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Audio Archives

UK militant 'killed in Pakistan'
A fugitive British militant linked to an alleged UK plot to blow up transatlantic airliners is killed in Pakistan, reports say.
Zimbabwe refuses Annan group visa
Former UN head Kofi Annan and ex-US president Jimmy Carter cancel a visit to Zimbabwe after they are refused visas.
Argentine man kills himself on TV
A former police chief in Argentina, wanted for alleged crimes against human rights, shoots himself dead live on television.
Powerful earthquake off Sumatra
A strong earthquake measuring up to 6.8 has struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, reports say.
Bush issues Apec free trade call
President Bush urges Asia-Pacific leaders to rely on "the power of free markets" to solve the global financial crisis.
Royal demands French vote re-run
Segolene Royal contests the razor-thin result of a vote to choose the leader of the French Socialist opposition
Tibetans back Dalai Lama on China
Tibetan exiles meeting in India back the Dalai Lama's policy of seeking autonomy, rather than full independence, from China.
'Israel spy' put to death in Iran
A 45-year-old Iranian man convicted of spying for Iran's arch foe Israel is hanged, reports from Tehran say.
Panda attacks man in Chinese zoo
A man has been attacked by a panda at a zoo in China after he climbed into its pen hoping to cuddle the creature.
Postcard sale offers famous artists' work for £40 - or not
Postcards designed by some of the world's best known artists are to go on sale later at London's Royal College of Art.
Malaysia outlaws 'corrupting' yoga for Muslims
Malaysia's top Islamic body has banned Muslims from practising yoga, saying it contains corrupting elements of Hinduism.
Live text - Autumn Tests
Wales host New Zealand after England suffer a record defeat to South Africa, Ireland beat Argentina and Scotland defeat Canada.
Live text - Premier League
Man Utd face Aston Villa in Saturday's late game after Chelsea and Liverpool both drop points and Arsenal lose 3-0 to Man City.
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Thinking local
Chavez pulls out all the stops for Venezuela elections
World Cup wobble
Will South Africa's 2010 World Cup be hit by a downturn?
'Cut in two'
French media concerned by Socialist Party vote
Star turn
Celebrities are the new weapon in Indonesian politics
Inner space
Making the space station just a bit more like home
It's quiz time!
What is missing from this supermodel's body?
DR Congo rebel rallies support
Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda tells a rally in eastern DR Congo it is safe for displaced people to return to their homes.
US shares up on 'Treasury choice'
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.
Grenade hurts Thai protesters
A grenade blast wounds eight protesters in Thailand, amid rising tension between the government and demonstrators.
Greek ship released by pirates
Pirates in Somalia release a Greek-owned ship and its 19 crew, who were hijacked in September, officials say.
Iraqis protest against troop deal
Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr stage protests in Baghdad against a deal to allow US troops to remain in Iraq.