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Egypt

news.bbc.co.uk - Key facts, figures and dates More... (Africa)

Canadian to command space station

news.bbc.co.uk - The Canadian Space Agency announces astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station in 2013. More... (Americas)

Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges

news.bbc.co.uk - The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have been charged, and provisionally suspensed, by the International Cricket Council. More... (Asia)

Pakistan trio charged by the ICC

news.bbc.co.uk - The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are charged with various offences by world cricket's governing body, the ICC. More... (Asia)

Tanker runs aground off N Canada

news.bbc.co.uk - A tanker carrying 9m litres of diesel fuel runs aground in the Northwest Passage, off the coast of northern Canada. More... (Americas)

Israeli novelist on Middle East conflict

news.bbc.co.uk - The Israeli novelist David Grossman on how the Middle East conflict tore his family apart. More... (Middle East)

Bowled over

news.bbc.co.uk - Home village of Pakistani cricket star shocked at fixing allegations More... (Asia)

'Lights out' help migratory birds

news.bbc.co.uk - A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings. More... (Americas)

Egypt spy chief poster campaign

news.bbc.co.uk - Posters promoting Egypt's intelligence chief appear on the streets of Cairo, amid growing speculation over who will succeed President Hosni Mubarak. More... (Middle East)

German banker 'should be fired'

news.bbc.co.uk - The German central bank calls on the country's president to dismiss one of its board members over comments he made about immigration and Jews. More... (Europe)

Ants protect trees from elephants

news.bbc.co.uk - A species of acacia tree found in Eastern Africa seems to be protected from elephant damage - by the ants that live on it. More... (Africa)

US accuses 11 of honey smuggling

news.bbc.co.uk - US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China. More... (Americas)

Chinese accused of honey smuggling

news.bbc.co.uk - US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China. More... (Asia)

Germans accused of honey smuggling

news.bbc.co.uk - US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China. More... (Europe)

Tracking Hurricane Earl's progress

news.bbc.co.uk - Susan Powell takes a look at the track of the current Atlantic storms More... (Americas)

Thousands stuck in China traffic

news.bbc.co.uk - More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway. More... (Asia)

How does Samsung's Galaxy Tab compare?

news.bbc.co.uk - Tablet computers to rival Apple's iPad are creating a stir as one of Europe's largest technology shows, the IFA, gets under way in Berlin. More... (Americas)

Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig

news.bbc.co.uk - An explosion has torn through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the oil rig blast in April that caused a huge oil spill. More... (Americas)

Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par

news.bbc.co.uk - Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn. More... (Americas)

Shots heard in Mozambique capital

news.bbc.co.uk - Sporadic gunfire is heard in the Mozambique capital, Maputo, as riots over rising prices continue. More... (Africa)

US East Coast on hurricane alert

news.bbc.co.uk - Areas along the US East Coast declare states of emergency as Hurricane Earl churns towards the region, forecast to brush land on Thursday night. More... (Americas)

HP ups the offer again for 3Par

news.bbc.co.uk - Hewlett Packard yet again increases its offer to win data storage company 3Par ahead of rival Dell computing. More... (Americas)

India's cities running out of space

news.bbc.co.uk - Indian cities are getting bigger and there is a growing need for more housing, business space and public facilities. More... (Asia)

DR Congo 'genocide' file delayed

news.bbc.co.uk - The UN postpones the release of a draft report that accuses the Rwandan army of possible genocide in DR Congo till next month. More... (Africa)

Typhoon Kompasu batters South Korean capital

news.bbc.co.uk - Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China. More... (Asia)

Russia extends grain export ban

news.bbc.co.uk - Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says. More... (Europe)

Pakistan scandal takes new twist

news.bbc.co.uk - Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption may have been set up, according to the country's high commissioner to the UK. More... (Asia)

Pakistan cricketers 'were set up'

news.bbc.co.uk - The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption may have been set up, according to the country's high commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan. More... (Asia)

Burger King is sold for $3.26bn

news.bbc.co.uk - Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced. More... (Americas)

Bid for Middle East peace begins

news.bbc.co.uk - The first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more. More... (Middle East)

SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions

news.bbc.co.uk - South Africa is to start expelling Zimbabweans again, from 31 December, the government announces. More... (Africa)

Man held over Russia club blaze

news.bbc.co.uk - Police in Spain arrest a Russian man wanted for questioning about a fire at a Russian nightclub that killed more than 150 people in 2009. More... (Europe)

UK's Hague defended over aide

news.bbc.co.uk - David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says. More... (Europe)

EU critical of France over Roma

news.bbc.co.uk - The European Commission criticises France over its expulsions of Roma (Gypsies) and requests more information about the crackdown. More... (Europe)

Strike 'kills Afghan civilians'

news.bbc.co.uk - Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say. More... (Asia)

Raising the stakes

news.bbc.co.uk - Why Middle East peace is so important to President Obama More... (Middle East)

ECB ups eurozone growth forecasts

news.bbc.co.uk - The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold. More... (Europe)

Portman launches Venice film gala

news.bbc.co.uk - Natalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black Swan. More... (Europe)

Kingson completes Blackpool move

news.bbc.co.uk - Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Richard Kingson becomes the latest player to join Blackpool after signing a one-year deal with the option of a further year. More... (Africa)

Kenya moves to legalise home brew

news.bbc.co.uk - Kenya's president signs a bill which legalises the traditional home brew changaa - a move intended to stop people dying from drinking moonshine. More... (Africa)

Female circumcision widespead in Egypt

news.bbc.co.uk - A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old. More... (Africa)

'Lifeline service'

news.bbc.co.uk - BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting More... (Asia)

Bid for Mid East peace to begin

news.bbc.co.uk - The first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months are to begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more. More... (Middle East)

Bid for Mid-East peace to begin

news.bbc.co.uk - The first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months are to begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more. More... (Middle East)

Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse'

news.bbc.co.uk - The head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse. More... (Asia)

Senegal star launches TV channel

news.bbc.co.uk - Pop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities. More... (Africa)

Cold winter boosts Gazprom profit

news.bbc.co.uk - Russian gas monopoly Gazprom reports a threefold surge in profits for the first three months of the year, despite a sharp fall in gas prices. More... (Europe)

Nato probes Afghan air raid claim

news.bbc.co.uk - Nato-led troops investigate reports that 10 election campaigners have been killed in an air strike by foreign forces in northern Afghanistan. More... (Asia)

Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'

news.bbc.co.uk - The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong's eight victims of last week's hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled. More... (Asia)

Greenpeace rig activists arrested

news.bbc.co.uk - Four Greenpeace activists are arrested after giving up their occupation of a Scottish company's drilling rig off Greenland. More... (Europe)

DR Congo rape numbers rise to 240

news.bbc.co.uk - Some 240 women, girls and babies may have been raped after rebels seized a town in DR Congo, the UN says. More... (Africa)

Pakistan trio out of England tour

news.bbc.co.uk - The three Pakistan cricketers accused of spot-fixing claims will not play against England in the upcoming one-day internationals and Twenty20 games. More... (Asia)

Reshuffle after Tajik jail break

news.bbc.co.uk - Tajikistan's security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail. More... (Asia)

Eurozone growth of 1% confirmed

news.bbc.co.uk - The eurozone economy grew by 1% between April and June, official figures confirm. More... (Europe)

Pernod Ricard seeks to lift sales

news.bbc.co.uk - Pernod Ricard says it will spend more on marketing to encourage consumption as the drinks market begins to recover. More... (Europe)

'Scores died' in Delhi metro work

news.bbc.co.uk - Over 100 workers have died during the construction of the metro railway in the Indian capital, Delhi, say authorities. More... (Asia)

Feeling the heat

news.bbc.co.uk - Unease spreads over Sarkozy's Roma expulsions More... (Europe)

'Edgy town'

news.bbc.co.uk - Canada provides backdrop for Kerouac's On The Road More... (Americas)

My dad worked for the mafia

news.bbc.co.uk - Jennifer Mascia gave World News America a first person account of her extraordinary childhood and her surprise at finding out about her father's mafia past. More... (Americas)

Nepal crash data recorders found

news.bbc.co.uk - Investigators find the flight data recorders from the wreckage of a small plane which crashed in Nepal last week, killing 14 people, officials say. More... (Asia)

Zara launches online retail store

news.bbc.co.uk - The Spanish clothing retailer Zara is opening its new online store on Thursday in five European countries. More... (Europe)

Unique brass Roman lantern found in field

news.bbc.co.uk - A metal detecting enthusiast finds what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain. More... (Europe)

Pakistan mourns as Lahore toll up

news.bbc.co.uk - Three days of mourning begins in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city kill 31 people. More... (Asia)

Hard work, soft hands

news.bbc.co.uk - Images of Ghananian women making shea butter More... (Africa)

Bolton cancel Shittu's contract

news.bbc.co.uk - Bolton terminate the contract of Nigeria international defender Danny Shittu. More... (Africa)

South Africa strike set to go on

news.bbc.co.uk - South Africa's prolonged public sector strike is set to continue after the main trade union federation rejects an improved wage offer by the government. More... (Africa)

Independent Wilkie backs Gillard

news.bbc.co.uk - One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her two seats short of the majority needed to form a government. More... (Asia)

Typhoon hits South Korean capital

news.bbc.co.uk - Three people die and power lines are knocked down as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years. More... (Asia)

Russia defends record on racism

news.bbc.co.uk - The head of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid defends the country's track record in dealing with racism in football. More... (Africa)

Pakistan flood waters 'diverted'

news.bbc.co.uk - A Pakistani diplomat calls for a probe into allegations that rich landowners diverted water into unprotected villages during the floods to save their own crops. More... (Asia)

Roddick falls to Tipsarevic

news.bbc.co.uk - Ninth seed Andy Roddick sees his hopes of claiming a second US Open title end with defeat by Janko Tipsarevic. More... (Europe)

Obama calls for Mid-East progress

news.bbc.co.uk - President Obama urges Mid-East leaders not to let the chance of a peace deal slip away, ahead of a new round of talks. More... (Middle East)

Rough justice

news.bbc.co.uk - Are UK extradition laws too draconian? More... (Europe)

Gooaaal! Football's greatest free kick 'no fluke'

news.bbc.co.uk - Physicists explain one of football's most spectacular free-kicks, showing that Roberto Carlos's 1997 "impossible goal" was not a fluke. More... (Europe)

Discovery Channel gunman killed

news.bbc.co.uk - Police shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners. More... (Americas)

Obama demands Mid-East progress

news.bbc.co.uk - President Obama urges Mid-East leaders not to let the chance of a peace deal slip away, ahead of a new round of talks. More... (Americas)

Pakistan trio 'may face' England

news.bbc.co.uk - The three Pakistan cricketers facing spot-fixing claims could play against England in limited-over matches on their tour. More... (Asia)

US and China manufacturing grows

news.bbc.co.uk - Positive manufacturing data from America and China eases concerns over the strength of the global economic recovery. More... (Asia)

US Discovery hostage drama ends

news.bbc.co.uk - A gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ in the US is shot and his prisoners are free, police say. More... (Americas)

Cricketer's village reacts to scandal

news.bbc.co.uk - What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam? More... (Asia)

'Noo Yoik'

news.bbc.co.uk - Documenting New Yorkers' changing accents More... (Americas)

'We have an ongoing hostage situation'

news.bbc.co.uk - A man with a gun has taken at least one hostage inside the Discovery Communications offces in Silver Spring, near Washington DC. More... (Americas)

Hostages taken at US Discovery HQ

news.bbc.co.uk - A man with a gun takes a "small number" of hostages inside the Discovery Communications HQ in Silver Spring, near Washington DC. More... (Americas)

Apple launches MySpace challenger

news.bbc.co.uk - Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software. More... (Americas)

Murray eases through in New York

news.bbc.co.uk - Britain's Andy Murray cruises into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko. More... (Europe)

Hostage taken at US Discovery HQ

news.bbc.co.uk - A man with a gun takes a hostage inside the Discovery Communications headquarters building in Silver Spring, Maryland. More... (Americas)

Blair's account of Brown 'unfair'

news.bbc.co.uk - Allies of Gordon Brown rally behind the former prime minister, describing criticism of him in Tony Blair's memoirs as "unfair" and "one-sided". More... (Europe)

On the cards

news.bbc.co.uk - Where are Iraq's "most wanted" now? More... (Middle East)

Obama condemns W Bank 'slaughter'

news.bbc.co.uk - President Barack Obama condemns the "senseless slaughter" of four Israeli settlers, as he opens a new round of Mid-East diplomacy. More... (Middle East)

Netherlands frees Yemeni suspects

news.bbc.co.uk - Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say. More... (Middle East)

Yemeni flight pair freed without charge

news.bbc.co.uk - Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say. More... (Americas)

EU raps Kenya over Bashir visit

news.bbc.co.uk - European countries asked Kenyan ambassadors to explain why Kenya refused to arrest the Sudanese president on a recent visit. More... (Europe)

Kenya rapped over al-Bashir visit

news.bbc.co.uk - European countries asked Kenyan ambassadors to explain why Kenya refused to arrest the Sudanese president on a recent visit. More... (Africa)

Lehman 'could have received help'

news.bbc.co.uk - The former head of Lehman Brothers, Dick Fuld, blames regulators for the collapse of the Wall Street investment bank. More... (Americas)

Deadly Maputo clash over prices

news.bbc.co.uk - Six people are reported killed in Mozambique's capital Maputo in riots over rising food and fuel prices. More... (Asia)

Tea bag filter that cleans water

news.bbc.co.uk - South African researchers develop a tea bag size filter that can purify drinking water in a bottle at a fraction of cost. More... (Africa)

South African 'tea bag filter' to purify water

news.bbc.co.uk - South African researchers develop a tea bag size filter that can purify drinking water in a bottle at a fraction of cost. More... (Africa)

Ferrari recalls cars after fires

news.bbc.co.uk - Luxury carmaker Ferrari recalls all of the 458 Italia cars made this year, following reports of the supercars catching fire. More... (Europe)

Pitching in

news.bbc.co.uk - Celebrities join in to help Pakistan flood victims More... (Asia)

Deadly Lahore triple bomb blast

news.bbc.co.uk - At least three people are killed and 25 injured in three bomb blasts during a Shia religious parade in Lahore, Pakistan. More... (Asia)