Puzzles and crosswords 'may delay dementia'
2010-09-01 19:07:57
People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.

Cricketer's village react to scandal
2010-09-01 17:12:28
What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam?

On the cards
2010-09-01 13:30:33
Where are Iraq's 'most wanted' now?

Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq
2010-09-01 10:00:23
US Vice-President Joe Biden has spoken at a ceremony marking the end of US combat operations in Iraq.

'Dear Leader'
2010-09-01 08:59:40
Is North Korea's Kim poised to name his successor?

Dance drama
2010-09-01 08:40:42
Images of passion as Argentina hosts tango world championship

Huge ancient coral reef found in Pacific
2010-09-01 07:58:41
An ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise.

Currency trading hits tn a day
2010-09-01 06:54:10
A three-year report into currency dealing shows rapid growth in trading, with the majority of trades happening in London.

Pakistan air raids kill civilians
2010-09-01 06:47:53
At least six civilians are among about 45 people reported killed in Pakistani military air strikes targeting militants in north-west Pakistan.

Big-haired NFL player has locks insured for m
2010-09-01 06:43:25
A shampoo company in the US insures the long hair of an NFL football player for m against damage while being tackled.

French film highlights racism
2010-09-01 05:57:07
Racial discrimination in French job market reflected in new feature film L'Italien.

No-vacation nation
2010-09-01 05:10:09
Would America benefit from as much holiday as Europe?

Jolie appeals for Pakistan support
2010-09-01 05:06:08
Actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has issued an appeal for increased public support in providing help and relief for the millions of people who have been affected by the floods in Pakistan.

China begins Yellow Sea exercises
2010-09-01 04:57:27
The Chinese navy begins artillery exercises in the Yellow Sea, days before the US and South Korea hold similar manoeuvres there.

Possibly the world's oldest champagne
2010-09-01 04:22:11
A team of divers has begun to salvage dozens of bottles, of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne, from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.

Cricketer Asif dropped from movie
2010-09-01 03:22:43
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, who is under scrutiny for claims of spot-fixing, is dropped from an Indian film, the movie's director tells the BBC.

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2010-08-31 18:26:24
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Golfer's wild swing starts fire on California course
2010-08-31 17:08:45
A California wildfire was sparked when a golfer trying to hit a ball out of the rough struck his club against a rock, fire officials say.

Emergency services tackle France fires
2010-08-31 13:29:58
Wildfires in southern France have destroyed 6,000 hectares of scrubland and pine forests near Montpelier.

The Oval Office is redecorated for Barack Obama
2010-08-31 13:00:27
One of the most famous parts of the White House, the president's Oval Office, is redecorated for Barack Obama.