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Village dilemma

Shall we stand up to the Pakistan Taleban? (BBC News)

'Deepest ever' living fish filmed - 7.5km down

The "deepest ever" living fish are discovered 7.5km down, scientists say. (BBC News)

Comedy of terrors

Iraqi actors brave bombs to put on hit show (BBC News)

Somali shoppers killed by shells

Shells are fired near Mogadishu's main market, leaving at least 20 people dead, witnesses say. (BBC News)



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Ganguly to quit after Test series

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is to retire after the upcoming Test series against Australia in India. (BBC News)

Cars set to get parental controls

Ford is to introduce a key-based security system that limits what younger drivers can do to the family car. (BBC News)

Tata announces new plant for Nano

India's Tata Motors is to build the world's cheapest car, the Nano, in Gujarat state following a row over land for its original site. (BBC News)

Middle East stock markets plunge

Shares on the main Arab stock markets fall sharply amid concern the financial crisis in the US and Europe is spreading to the Middle East. (BBC News)

Meat 'ups prostate cancer risk'

Eating meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests. (BBC News)

'Safer' test developed for Down's

Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome. (BBC News)

Government to unveil bank rescue

The UK government is poised to announce details of a comprehensive rescue package for the banking system. (BBC News)

IMF in 'severe downturn' warning

The global economic downturn is likely to worsen as the financial crisis continues, says the International Monetary Fund. (BBC News)

Markets mixed in volatile trade

Most world markets climb on a day of volatility amid persistent worries over the strength of financial institutions. (BBC News)

Australian jet plunge injures 40

A plane makes an emergency landing in Australia after 40 people are injured following a "sudden change in altitude". (BBC News)

Paedophile faces new Thai charges

Convicted Canadian paedophile Christopher Neil appears in a Thai court to face a new charge of abusing children. (BBC News)

Troops confront Bangkok protests

Thai troops are deployed in the capital after police fail for a second time to disperse anti-government protesters. (BBC News)

Head to head

Latest presidential debate crucial as race turns ugly (BBC News)

Arms race

Seized tanks uncover Sudan's precarious peace (BBC News)