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Peru island makes gains from guano

An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser.

Typhoon hits South Korean capital

Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.

Israeli novelist on Middle East conflict

The Israeli novelist David Grossman on how the Middle East conflict tore his family apart.

Female circumcision widespead in Egypt

A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old.

Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq

US Vice-President Joe Biden has spoken at a ceremony marking the end of US combat operations in Iraq.

Samsung unveils rival to Apple's iPad

Samsung has become the latest challenger to enter the tablet computer battle, unveiling its Galaxy Tab at the IFA conference in Berlin.

Cricketer's village react to scandal

What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam?

Jolie appeals for Pakistan support

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.

Middle East peace talks 'constructive'

The Americans call for a historic compromise as face to face peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians begin.

Michael Douglas speaks of cancer

Actor Michael Douglas has given his first interview since announcing he has throat cancer.

Chile miners receive food via tube

New pictures have been released of the miners trapped underground in Chile.

Mitchell on Middle East peace talks

The United States Middle East envoy, Senator George Mitchell, says the Middle East peace talks in Washington have so far been positive.

Possibly the world's oldest champagne

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.

Helicopter tour of West Bank and Israel

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a helicopter flight over the West Bank and Israel to understand the geography of the disputed land.

French film highlights racism

Racial discrimination in French job market reflected in new feature film L'Italien.

New video reveals Titanic's condition

New pictures have emerged of the shipwreck of the Titanic, almost 25 years since it was first discovered.

Hurricane Earl heads for US coast

Hurricane Earl is heading for the US east coast after causing power cuts and heavy rain across the eastern Caribbean.

10,000 Pakistan schools destroyed

More than 10,000 school buildings have also been destroyed by the flooding in Pakistan, according to the government.

The prospects of Mid-East peace

The BBC's Rupert Wingfield-Hayes has been to the West Bank to see if there is any hope of bridging the gap between the two sides.

Obama on end of US combat in Iraq

President Obama has addressed the American people to announce the end to the US combat mission in Iraq

Phone app to monitor heartbeat

More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.

Nasa booster rocket passes test

One of the giant booster rockets intended to power the first stage of flight on Nasa's next rocket has been tested in the US.

India's music industry struggling

CD and album sales used to account for 70% of the revenue of the Indian music industry.

Inside Iraq base for 'forgotten' troops

The US troops who are staying behind in Iraq talk about their new role in the country

US Army packs up Iraq equipment

The equipment which has been vital to the US Army during its campaign in Iraq is being shipped out of the country as the operation comes to an end.

Emergency services tackle France fires

Wildfires in southern France have destroyed 6,000 hectares of scrubland and pine forests near Montpelier.

Afghan attacks kill US soldiers

Four US soldiers have been killed in two separate bomb attacks in eastern Afghanistan, Nato said.

Cairo zoo puts lions on the pill

Vets at Cairo's Giza Zoo are experimenting with the human birth control pill in an attempt to slow their rapidly expanding population of lions.

Fighting organised crime in Montenegro

The European Union is stepping up its efforts to fight organised crime in countries wanting to join.

Mumbai fishermen fight falling catches

One community that has seen first hand the effects of expansion is Mumbai's fishermen.

Enrolments boom at Sushi Academy

There are some cities in Europe which feel as though they have a sushi restaurant on almost every corner.

Work begins on Chile rescue shaft

Engineers in Chile have begun drilling the rescue shaft through which they hope to eventually free the 33 men trapped in a collapsed gold mine.

Bullet proofing cars in Mexico

In the Mexican city of Monterrey, which used to be considered one of the safest urban areas in Latin America, more people are taking to the roads in armoured vehicles as drug-related violence takes its toll.

Hurricane Earl heads for US coast

Hurricane Earl is expected to gain more strength before heading towards the US

'Spiderman' climbs again in Sydney

A French climber, known as 'Spiderman', is facing charges after scaling a 57-storey building in Australia.

New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary

US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the people of New Orleans, five years to the day after Hurricane Katrina destroyed large parts of the city.

Stadium demolished as Brazil builds

Over 700 kilos of explosives were used to demolish a football stadium in Brazil

Ecuador bus crash investigated

Police in Ecuador are investigating what caused one of the worst bus crashes in the country's history.

Pakistan faces debris and ruin

Emergency workers in Pakistan say flood waters in some parts of the country have started to recede, one month since torrential rain caused catastrophic flooding across Pakistan

Pakistan anger at cricket scandal

As most of Pakistan is struggling to cope with the worst floods in decades, the betting scandal surrounding some of the country's cricket team has shaken already low national morale.

Khan: 'Big blow to Pakistan cricket'

Former Pakistan captain has said that if betting scam allegations are true, they would be 'the biggest blow to Pakistan cricket'

Thousands flee Indonesia volcano

Thousands of Indonesians have been forced to leave their homes after a volcano erupted on the island of Sumatra.

Tour of Chile's 'Camp Hope'

The BBC's James Reynolds takes a tour around Camp Hope in Chile where engineers are working on a new plan to rescue 33 miners who are trapped underground.

Disease threat to Pakistani children

In Pakistan there are continued calls for urgent aid as the UN says more than 70-thousand children are at risk of dying from waterborne disease and malnutrition

Syrian drought triggers rural exodus

The World Food Programme has called for the international community to do more to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by drought in north eastern Syria.

Hong Kong rally over Manila dead

Thousands of people have joined a rally in Hong Kong to express their anger at the Philippines' handling of last week's tourist coach hijacking.

Rebuilding Iraq's Air Force

US pilots help Iraq develop its new Air Force

Volcano erupts after 400 dormant years

21,000 people have been evacuated from their homes after a volcano erupted for the first time in 400 years

Sarah Palin rallies US right

Tens of thousands of people have attended a controversial rally in Washington DC organised by conservative talk show host Glenn Beck.

Attackers 'disguised' as US troops

Taliban fighters disguise themselves as US soldiers to launch attacks on two coalition NATO bases in East Afghanistan

Blackberry looks to strike India deal

The Canadian owners of Blackberry, Research in Motion, have offered an olive branch to the Indian government in the bitter battle over e-mail secrecy.

Spain hopes pilgrims will boost economy

Local authorities in northern Spain have invested a record amount in an attempt to attract even more pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela.

Teeing off: Cuba to develop golfing

The government of the Caribbean island of Cuba is attempting to attract wealthy visitors by allowing the development of golf courses.

Red shirts rally again in Thailand

In Thailand, "red shirt" anti-government protesters are beginning to gather in massive rallies again, three months after a huge street protest in Bangkok ended

Children at risk in Pakistan

Tens of thousands of children in Pakistan are at risk of dying from malnutrition as floods continue to devastate the country, according to the UN.

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