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US Idol bosses deny vote rigging
American Idol bosses refute allegations of vote fixing after fans were shown how to "power-text" for winner Kris Allen.
'Kidnapped son' found on Facebook
A mother in Dorset is reunited with her son, 27 years after she claims he was kidnapped, after her sister saw him on Facebook.
Sumo trainer jailed over killing
A former sumo coach is sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the fatal beating of a young wrestler in Japan.
Ground truths
When will scientists be able to predict earthquakes?
Live - Murray v Tipsarevic
Andy Murray is in action on day six at Roland Garros after Rafael Nadal goes through, but Venus Williams crashes out.
Obama hopes for Mid-East progress
President Obama says he is confident Israel will back a two-state solution, in talks with the Palestinian leader.
Malaria parasites 'resist drugs'
International scientists say research in Cambodia shows the first signs of resistance to the world's best anti-malaria drug.
Taliban on move?
Pakistani district fears Swat conflict will spill over
Seven million 'use illegal files'
The British economy is losing tens of billions of pounds to illegal file-sharing, government advisers say.
US begins GM bankruptcy planning
General Motors and the US Treasury improve an offer to GM's bondholders, as they prepare for bankruptcy protection.
It's quiz time!
How did the New York Times miss a Watergate scoop?
South Iran mosque blast 'kills 15'
A blast in a mosque in the south-east Iranian city of Zahedan kills at least 15 people and wounds 50, official media report.
US to host next G20 world meeting
The White House confirms that the US will host the next G20 summit of world leaders in September.
UK MPs to quit in expenses row
Conservative Julie Kirkbride and Labour's Margaret Moran are both stepping down after MP expenses revelations.
Major quake strikes off Honduras
A powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Honduras, killing at least five people and sending shock waves across the region.
Witnesses testify in albino trial
Witnesses testify in the trial of 11 men in Burundi accused of the attempted murder of albinos and selling of their body parts.
Eton shuts as boy gets swine flu
Eton school is to close for a week after a pupil gets swine flu - as the number of cases in the UK rises to 203.
Torres agrees new Liverpool deal
Fernando Torres signs an improved contract with Liverpool, including the option for another season.
Fresh blasts hit Pakistani city
A series of blasts in the Pakistani city of Peshawar kills at least 10 people, a day after a massive attack by the Taliban in Lahore.
Hussey expects close Ashes series
Michael Hussey says this summer's Ashes will be a "huge challenge" as he lands in England with the rest of the Australia squad.
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