Obama accepts Democrat nomination Barack Obama promises to keep the American dream alive as he accepts his historic Democratic nomination for the White House.
Lockerbie evidence not disclosed Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.
Zoom Airlines suspend all flights Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.
Carers 'need more financial help' The government must provide more money to help Britain's six million unpaid carers, MPs say.
'PM terror threat' three charged Three men who were being questioned about an alleged threat to kill Gordon Brown are charged with terror offences.
Putin blames US for Georgia role Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.
Police wait to search arson house Officers hoping to search for a missing family in the fire-ravaged ruins of their home say it will be Friday before they can go in.
'Huge contrasts' in devolved NHS Separate health policies across the UK are leading to wide differences for patients, it is claimed.
US jury acquits US ex-marine US federal jury clears a former marine sergeant of the deaths of Iraqi detainees.
High heels: Sculpture recreates iconic photo of Gorbals boys A sculpture based on Oscar Marzaroli's famous "Gorbals Boys" photograph is to be unveiled in Glasgow.
Man Utd to face Celtic in Europe Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.
Murray edges past Llodra British number one Andy Murray digs deep to reach round three of the US Open with an erratic four-set win over Michael Llodra.
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Audio slideshow Student's "journey of a lifetime" with Mexican circus
Virtual battle The simulator that trains soldiers to deal with danger
More turbulence? As Zoom suspends flights, will other airlines go under?
Smart thinking? The retailers' price war over school uniforms
Arson mystery Luxurious life of missing father Christopher Foster
Art appeal Why do two galleries need to raise £100m?
Race row police told to 'shut up' A senior police chief tells an Asian officer and others involved in a row over alleged racial discrimination to "shut up".
Fans arrive for Connect festival This year's Hydro Connect festival gets under way on Friday at Inverary Castle in Argyll.
Drama student's party fall death An aspiring actor fell to his death from a balcony after taking ecstasy and drinking, an inquest hears.
11 years for 'nightmare' rape A 21-year-old man from Belfast gets an 11-year prison sentence for raping a woman while she slept in her bed.
Rebels and army clash in DR Congo Clashes erupt between rebels and the army in the east of DR Congo despite a January peace deal.
Strengthening Gustav hits Jamaica Tropical Storm Gustav makes landfall in Jamaica, with meteorologists warning it could strengthen into a hurricane.
Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire is forced to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, the army says.
Thailand PM vows not to use force The Thai PM says he will not use violent means against protesters besieging Government House, in an apparent change of heart.
Italy police probe monastery raid Police probe a hooded gang's brutal attack on friars at a monastery in northern Italy, which left one victim in a coma.
Indian PM says flood 'a calamity' The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, describes the floods in the northern state of Bihar as a "national calamity".
Dell pricing policy hits profits Dell says that a "strategic" effort to cut the prices of its computers, had dented its earnings.
EU considers sanctions on Russia EU leaders are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the French foreign minister says.
Antipsychotic drug 'stroke risk' More people than previously thought could be at higher risk of a stroke from antipsychotic drugs, a study claims.
Database of children is delayed A database of every child in England due to be piloted in October has been delayed for the second time.
'Lost towns' discovered in Amazon The remote Amazon basin was once home to complex urban communities, according to a study in Science journal.
Strictly celebrities are unveiled The line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, including singer Rachel Stevens, is revealed by the BBC.
Hackers prepare supermarket sweep Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.