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Jersey carer 'was sexual bully' 10.08 15:56

A carer at a former children's home in Jersey was a "persistent sexual bully" who abused children in his care, a court hears.

Day in pictures 10.08 15:35

Eye-catching images from around the world

SpinVox examines dossier claims 10.08 15:12

Voice-to-text company SpinVox calls in lawyers and a PR firm to investigate claims of financial irregularities.

Twilight is Teen Choice at awards 10.08 15:02

Hit vampire drama Twilight dominates the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, scooping 11 prizes.

Badminton team defends withdrawal 10.08 13:52

The England team defends its decision to withdraw from the World Badminton Championships in India over security fears.

Notorious Karachi gangster killed 10.08 13:46

The police in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi say they have killed a notorious gangster, involved in dacoity and other crimes.

Afghan blast soldier named by MoD 10.08 13:40

A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan is named by the Ministry of Defence.

Sugar price reaches 28-year high 10.08 13:36

Sugar prices rise to their highest level since March 1981, at 21.55 cents a pound, as supply concerns grow.

Bonn hosts climate change talks 10.08 13:18

Representatives from some 190 countries meet in Germany in a fresh bid to negotiate a new treaty on climate change.

Footballer irked by rip-offs starts luxury goods website for players 10.08 13:12

A professional footballer launches a website with the goal of helping his fellow players avoid getting ripped off or suffering bad service.

Israeli jets strike Gaza tunnel 10.08 13:10

Israeli planes bomb a smuggling tunnel into Gaza after a Palestinian mortar attack, the first air strike in two months.

Clinton to tackle Congo conflict 10.08 13:05

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads to DR Congo, where she is expected to speak out on the country's brutal civil conflict.

Papers please! 10.08 13:01

Ethiopia's love affair with the rubber stamp

Killer cops 10.08 12:52

Are Russian police officers getting away with murder?

Brilliant brains 10.08 12:49

Are people with autism always amazingly gifted?

Militants launch Afghan attacks 10.08 12:48

Militants attack government and police buildings near the Afghan capital, Kabul, triggering gun battles, officials say.

Pakistan to seek Mehsud DNA proof 10.08 12:35

Pakistan says it intends to provide conclusive proof that Baitullah Mehsud, leader of the Pakistani Taliban, is dead.

Flu drugs 'unhelpful' in children 10.08 12:34

The antiviral drugs being used to treat swine flu do not appear to work well in children, say researchers.

Ex-minister Blears' car attacked 10.08 12:33

Former cabinet minister Hazel Blears' car is attacked while she is out canvassing for votes in Greater Manchester.

Food issues 10.08 11:45

Why meeting the world's food needs depends on science

Toshiba joins Blu-ray disc camp 10.08 11:18

Japanese electronics firm Toshiba is to start making products that can play Blu-ray discs - a formerly rival format.

Eritrea rebuffs 'smear campaign' 10.08 11:14

Eritrea denies allegations made by the US and African Union that it backs Somali fighters.

Crete 'burns' trial due to begin 10.08 11:13

A Greek student accused of setting a British tourist on fire is due in court, amid reports the Briton has returned home.

Rio shares fall on China claims 10.08 11:07

Shares in mining firm Rio Tinto slip 3% after China intensifies its spying allegations against the company.

Legionnaires' probe at Pontin's 10.08 10:42

A Blackpool holiday camp is investigated by health officials after a former guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
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