Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:04:08 GMT
Senate healthcare vote 'assured'
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:20 GMTDemocrats in the US Senate say they have now secured the votes they need to begin a full debate on healthcare reform.
Archbishop and Pope make progress
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:12:26 GMTThe Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope agree to seek closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
Sri Lanka camps 'to be opened'
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:37:56 GMTSri Lanka says people held in special camps since the end of the conflict with Tamil rebels will be allowed out for short periods.
Mumbai suspects arrested in Italy
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:07:43 GMTItalian police arrest a Pakistani father and son suspected of providing logistical support for last year's Mumbai attacks.
Chavez hails 'Carlos the Jackal'
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:08:42 GMTVenezuela's Hugo Chavez defends "Carlos the Jackal" and world leaders he says are wrongly considered "bad guys".
Gaza militants 'to end rockets'
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:14 GMTHamas in Gaza says it has reached an agreement with other militant groups to stop firing rockets into Israeli territory.
China mine blast death toll rises
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:50:01 GMTA gas blast at a coal mine in China kills 42 people and leaves more than 66 trapped, state media reports.
Northern Ireland police fired at
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:01:22 GMTOfficers come under attack in the village of Garrison, County Fermanagh, the BBC understands.
Malaysia activist's body exhumed
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20:36 GMTThe Malaysian authorities exhume the body of an opposition activist who died in custody, following allegations of foul play.
Mussolini brain 'stolen by criminals keen to sell it on the web'
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:37 GMTThe granddaughter of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini says criminals have stolen part of his brain and blood to sell on the internet.
Scotland stun Australia with win
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:10:01 GMTScotland end a 27-year losing run against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up a 9-8 victory at Murrayfield.
England 6-19 New Zealand
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:15 GMTJimmy Cowan scores the decisive try as New Zealand beat much-improved England at Twickenham.
Hand-wringing
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:59 GMTFrench qualms about football win over Ireland
Tough lessons
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:40:55 GMTWhy Obama is finding Mid-East peace a struggle
Pope art
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:01:36 GMTVatican meeting tries to woo back the art world
Enabling rhythms
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:42:19 GMTCongo band shines despite disability and poverty
Television queen
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:23 GMTIs Oprah's talk show move the end of an era?
Week in Pictures
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:32 GMTStriking images from around the world
Egypt leader enters football row
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMTEgypt's President Hosni Mubarak steps into a row with Algeria following violence over World Cup football matches.
