WORLD
Karadzic 'aims to defend himself'
War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic plans to conduct his own defence in his trial at The Hague, his lawyer says.
EU suspends funding for Bulgaria
The European Commission suspends aid to Bulgaria worth hundreds of millions of euros amid concern about organised crime.
Sudan president defiant in Darfur
Sudan's president defies accusations from the International Criminal Court during a rare visit to Darfur.
Hurricane Dolly lashes Gulf Coast
Hurricane Dolly has reached the Mexico-Texas coast, bringing with it heavy rain and winds up to 100mph (161km/h).
Top aide quits Argentine cabinet
A key aide to the Argentine president resigns days after the government suffered a blow to its tax plans.
Obama firm on Iran nuclear plans
US White House hopeful Barack Obama says the world must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Nigeria oil giant 'paid rebels'
The head of Nigeria's national oil company says it paid $12m in protection money to rebels.
Powerful quake hits north Japan
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hits northern Japan, causing injuries, power cuts and landslides.
Talabani denounces election law
Iraq's president says he will not approve a draft provincial election law adopted by MPs despite a Kurdish walkout.
President Bush explains the credit crunch: 'Wall Street got drunk'
A secret recording shows US President George W Bush explaining the problems afflicting the US stock markets: "Wall Street got drunk."
Bhutan king coronation set for 'month of the earth male rat'
A date is announced in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan for the long awaited coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Sastre takes over as Tour leader
Spain's Carlos Sastre takes the yellow jersey after winning a thrilling stage of the Tour de France but Cadel Evans is favourite for overall victory.
West Ham sign Lazio star Behrami
West Ham sign Lazio's Switzerland international Valon Behrami in a £5m deal.
Zero game
Why Zimbabweans are not keen on being zillionaires
Ugly debate
Confidence vote reveals seamy side of Indian politics
