G8 talks for developing nations

Leaders from emerging nations are meeting their developed-world counterparts, at the G8 summit in Japan.

French head will attend Olympics

French President Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, quashing speculation about a boycott.

Internet security breach tackled

A patch is released to protect computers against a security flaw that could direct internet users to fake websites.

US criticises 'bellicose' Russia

The US says Russia's reaction to its missile shield plan is designed to make Europeans nervous about their involvement.

No bail for Khmer Rouge minister

Former Khmer Rouge welfare minister Ieng Thirith is refused bail by Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court.

Euro MPs to vote on airfare ads

Europe's MPs will vote on a ban on airlines advertising fares that do not include hidden taxes and charges.

Resignation over Mexico stampede

The police chief of Mexico City resigns over the botched raid on a nightclub that claimed 12 lives last month.

Nazi hunters 'find Doctor Death'

A group searching for Nazi war criminals says it has evidence a mass murdered known as Dr Death is alive and hiding in Chile.

Code on embryo screening planned

A code of practice to regulate the use of gene chips to screen embryos for disease is to be drawn up.

Red faces in the White House as US insults Berlusconi

The White House apologises to the Italian leader after describing him as a political "amateur" heading a "corrupt" government.

Lampard wants to stay - Scolari

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says Inter Milan target Frank Lampard wants to stay at the London club.

Liverpool target Spain star Villa

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits Valencia striker David Villa is on his list of potential striker recruits.

Climate 'shift'

The G8 changes the length of the global warming racetrack

Vanishing act

Could stress drive Cambodian dolphin to extinction?

'We accuse'

Why the Litvinenko affair still bedevils UK-Russia relations

Spider bot?

US scientists design robots that climb walls

Tough test

Challenges facing Serbia's uneasy new alliance

Slum clinic diary

Sierra Leone medic tells of hunger due to high food prices

G8 to move against Mugabe allies

G8 leaders say they will seek targeted sanctions against members of Zimbabwe's government.

Ecuador state seizes TV stations

Ecuador's government seizes two TV stations in a dispute over debts, prompting accusations that it is curbing free speech.

G8 urged to do more for climate

Five of the biggest emerging economies urge the G8 to do more to combat climate change.

EU includes aviation in CO2 curbs

The European Parliament backs a law to include aviation in the CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for cutting greenhouse gases.

Iran leader plays down war talk

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he sees no possibility of a war between Iran and the US or Israel.

Afghans point finger over bombing

A spokesman for Afghan President Hamid Karzai makes a veiled accusation against Pakistan after India's Kabul embassy is bombed.

Call for specialist rape squads

A senior police officer is calling for a specialist rape inquiry team to be set up in every force to help raise conviction rates.

Problems found at ratings firms

A report into the much-criticised activities of credit rating agencies finds conflicts of interest at a number of firms.

Acupuncture 'no help for IVF'

There is no evidence acupuncture improves the success of IVF treatment, scientists say.

Fossil feathers reveal their hues

Scientists show they are able to interpret the colour patterns seen in 100 million-year-old fossil feathers.

Nickelback sign Live Nation deal

Canadian band Nickelback become the latest act to sign with concert promoter Live Nation.

MEPs back contested telecoms plan

European politicians vote in favour of changes to a telecoms law which campaigners say could hit online privacy.

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