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Toyota in global recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars worldwide because of braking problems, in a new blow to the world's largest carmaker.
Charges over Philippines killings
The Philippines charges 196 people with murder over a pre-election massacre which left 57 dead.
Jackson doctor appears in court
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Tymoshenko bloc 'contests result'
Members of Yulia Tymoshenko's bloc say it will contest the conduct of Ukraine's presidential vote after her reported defeat.
Major Colombian anti-drugs raid
More than 20 people are arrested in Colombia in what the authorities say is the biggest anti-drug operation in a decade.
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many died in a huge quake in China in 2008 is jailed for five years for subversion.
Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow Airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.
Smartphones to get even smarter
A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and touchscreens.
Critics mock Palin's helping hand for Tea Party speech
Critics ridicule Sarah Palin for writing crib notes on her hands for Saturday's high-profile Tea Party speech.
Sydney sword swallower sets eye-watering world record
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
South Africa complete India rout
Dale Steyn secures match figures of 10-118 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.
Robinho was not up to it - Bowen
Mark Bowen, Manchester City's former assistant manager, says Robinho "massively underperformed" at Manchester City.
Open plan
Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation
Biswas on India
Why doesn't Bollywood take a stand?
Poll quandary
Will Ukraine PM Yulia Tymoshenko challenge outcome?
Iran confuses
What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?
Hewitt on Europe
Is the euro being stretched to breaking point?
Who's talking
How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas
Senators debate ill Yar'Adua exit
Nigerian senators are debating a motion demanding sick President Umaru Yar'Adua hand over power to his deputy.
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