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| BBC News - World Updated : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:40:32 GMT Mexican clash 'kills 27 gunmen' Twenty-seven suspected drug gang members are killed in a clash with troops near the US border, Mexico's army says, hours after the country's president vows to continue the fight against drug cartels. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:28:03 GMT Middle East talks 'constructive' Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:46:04 GMT Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges The International Cricket Council charges three Pakistani cricketers under its anti-corruption code in the wake of an alleged betting scam. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:36:11 GMT Earl weakens as it nears US coast Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful". Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:25 GMT Japan imposes new Iran sanctions Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:35:52 GMT India Maoists 'kill policeman' Maoist rebels in the Indian state of Bihar say they have killed one of four policemen they have been holding hostage. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:18:28 GMT Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:13:08 GMT Amazon river level at 40-year low The River Amazon has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, leaving boats stranded. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:49:24 GMT Mozambique prices 'irreversible' The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:45 GMT Tanker aground off north Canada A tanker carrying 9m litres of diesel fuel runs aground off the coast of northern Canada but no environmental damage is reported. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:53:39 GMT Nato strike 'kills Afghan civilians' Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:31:03 GMT New York dims the lights to save birds from collision 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. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:21 GMT More than 10,000 vehicles stuck in new China jam More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:23 GMT Puzzles and crosswords 'may delay dementia' People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests. Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:07:57 GMT Burger King is sold for $3.26bn Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:51:38 GMT Ways to Make Extra Money |
