


Strauss-Kahn's accuser 'scared'
The maid who has accused IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault says she is scared but will testify, according to her lawyer.
Pair face Stephen Lawrence trial
Two men are to stand trial over the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in London in 1993.
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne escapes a ban which would have prematurely ended his playing career, but he is fined about £31,000 by the Indian Cricket Board.
Booker Prize win for Philip Roth
US author Philip Roth is announced as the winner of this year's Man Booker International Prize.
Elderly care costs 'could treble'
Countries must face up to the challenge of caring for ageing populations, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Google planning privacy controls
The search giant has been talking up its views on privacy at the Big Tent conference
US unveils bat killer action plan
US experts publish an action plan that aims to halt the spread of white-nose syndrome, which has killed more than a million bats in just five years.







En entrevista exclusiva con la BBC, el fundador de Microsoft responde si la empresa ha perdido su espíritu innovador. Y habla sobre la compra de Skype.
台湾卫生署署长邱文达在日内瓦世卫大会发言说,希望以中华台北模式参与世界卫生组织。
علنت مصادر أمريكية مطلعة أن الولايات المتحدة ستفرض عقوبات مباشرة على الرئيس السوري بشار الاسد لدوره فيما وصفته بقمع اللحركة الاحتجاجية التي اندلعت ضد نظامه..
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Ripple effect
The Manhattan skyline is changing yet again, with the completion of an acclaimed new skyscraper designed by architect Frank Ghery.
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