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Recession may get worse, Gordon Brown warns world leaders
The worst of the recession may be yet to come and world leaders are in danger of hampering the recovery, Gordon Brown will say today.

Nine reasons to celebrate America
As the US marks its Independence Day, the BBC’s Kevin Connolly gives his list of reasons why America should be celebrated.

Two British soldiers killed during anti-Taleban offensive in Afghanistan
Two more soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan while taking part in Operation Panther s Claw, one of the biggest offensives against the Taleban launched by British troops in Helmand province.

Organisation of American States suspends Honduras over coup
The Organization of American States has expelled Honduras in reaction to last week’s military coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

China in deadly crackdown after Uighurs go on rampage through city of resentment
Police fought to restore order last night after thousands of members of China s Muslim Uighur minority rampaged through city streets, burning vehicles and blocking traffic.

Tribal divide on Kenyan campus
Will Ross finds echoes of Kenya’s tribal violence at the polling for student leaders at Nairobi University.

What next for Honduras?
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has left Washington on a flight bound for Honduras, in a bid to reclaim his post. What next?

EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trial
Iranian employees of the British Embassy in Tehran face the prospect of a show trial after the regime said that they had admitted conspiring against the Islamic Republic.

China’s Xinjiang hit by violence
Three people have been killed and 20 injured in violence in Urumqi in China’s restive Xinjiang region, state media says.

Upset for Bulgaria’s socialists
Exit polls in Bulgaria indicate the centre-right party led by ex-body guard and mayor of Sofia Boiko Borisov is heading for victory.

Federer win breaks Sampras record
Roger Federer becomes the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beats Andy Roddick to claim a 15th major title.

Palin hints on political future
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin hints on playing a wider role in the US, after quitting as Alaska governor.

Iran executes 20 on drug charges
Iran has executed 20 people for drug trafficking at a prison west of the capital Tehran, official media reports.

Pakistan planes bomb Taliban
Pakistani warplanes bombed Taliban positions in the northwest today, killing at least five insurgents, residents said, as militants distributed leaflets warning area tribesmen not to rise up against them.

Republican Sarah Palin announces plans to rise to a higher calling
Speculation that Sarah Palin may be considering a run for the White House after her shock resignation as Alaska s Governor intensified yesterday after she announced that she was now free to pursue a higher calling .

Clashes as Honduran crisis grows
Clashes erupt at Tegucigalpa airport as ousted President Manuel Zelaya flies back to Honduras to reclaim his post.

Somali civilians killed by shells
Twelve civilians die in the Somali capital as soldiers retaliate to mortars fired at the presidential palace by insurgents.

Russia ‘agrees US troop transit’
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.

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