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Audio Archives

Asia continues plunge in shares
Asian stocks fall sharply amid investor panic that global governments may not be able to stem the financial crisis.
Tear gas fired at mass Thai rally
Dozens are hurt as Thai police fire tear gas to disperse a rally by thousands of anti-government protesters in Bangkok.
Prophet bride book appears in US
A novel about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride appears in the US after an attack on the UK publisher.
China cancels US military contact
China cancels some military and diplomatic exchanges with the US over Washington's $6.5bn deal to supply Taiwan with arms.
'Safer' test for Down's developed
Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.
Croatia 'mafia hit' spurs sacking
Croatia's prime minister sacks two ministers and the police chief following the "mafia killing" of a lawyer's daughter.
Obama highlights McCain scandal
US Democratic hopeful Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over a 1980s financial scandal, as campaign mudslinging intensifies.
Egyptian president pardons editor
An editor sentenced to jail for publishing an article questioning the Egyptian president's health is pardoned.
Rabbi gives first Synod address
In a first address of its kind, a Jewish cleric addresses the Synod of Roman Catholic bishops at the Vatican.
Don't name your roads Putin St, says Russian PM
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would rather not have streets named after him, his spokesman says.
Blatter wants foreign owner rules
Fifa president Sepp Blatter calls for tighter controls on wealthy foreign owners in football.
Tour rocked by new positive tests
Two Tour de France stage winners - Italy's Leonardo Piepoli and Germany's Stefan Schumacher - test positive for an advanced blood doping product.
Fairy-tale feud
Clown-king in court over lucrative rights to wonderland
The human cost
'My grandfather jumped off a roof in the 1929 crash'
New era
Is Dr Beetroot's fall a boost for South Africa's Aids fight?
Winning the war?
Judging al-Qaeda's strengths and weaknesses
Kosher calls
Ultra-orthodox Jews struggle with new technology
Shifting grounds
New states come into play as polls swing to Obama
EU opens 'job centre' in Africa
The EU opens a "job centre" in Mali, hoping fewer young Africans will risk their lives trying to get to Europe.
California crash driver arrested
The driver of a US bus that crashed killing eight passengers is held on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police say.
Tibetan earthquakes kill dozens
At least 30 people die as two earthquakes strike the Himalayan region of Tibet, Chinese state media report.
EU's climate package 'in crisis'
The EU's attempt to lead the world on climate change will crumble unless its current policy crisis is resolved, a study warns.
Livni concerned for peace talks
Time is running out for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, Israel's PM designate Tzipi Livni has warned.
Suicide blast hits Sri Lanka town
A suicide blast in a Sri Lankan town kills a former general and at least 26 other people, the defence ministry says.
UK economy 'already in recession'
Britain is already in a recession, which is worsening and requires urgent action, a survey of business leaders warns.