Virgin calls for hand luggage review
Airline calls for review of airport security rules limiting liquids in hand luggage following the end of the airliner terror trial.
Sarah Palin 'claims expenses for nights at home'
Governor Sarah Palin, John McCain's vice-presidential running mate, billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home during her time in office, it has been reported.
Gordon Brown pledges policy 'rethink'
Gordon Brown has admitted that he must "rise" to the challenge of being Prime Minister and pledged to "rethink" Labour policy.
Will the Large Hadron Collider spell doom?
The end is nigh. The momentous day that 10,000 scientists have been waiting for, along with assorted cranks, doomsayers and prophets of misfortune, is almost here.
Foreign GPs face tougher immigration tests
Clampdown will make it harder for skilled foreign workers to come to UK.
Oil sinks below $100
Opec's failure to signal a cut drives crude to lowest since April.
All change at Vodafone
Company's new CEO Vittorio Colao instigates management shakeup.
UK jobs market hits low
Number of companies intending to recruit more staff falls to 16-year low.
Will gold lose its glint?
Experts say gold will struggle to hold onto any gains above $1000.
Capello: England better off away from home
England coach admits his team are feeling the pressure from angry fans ahead of Croatia qualifier.
Chelsea confirm Essien faces several months out
Extent of midfielder's knee ligament injury confirmed by club.
Vaughan awarded central contract
Ashes experience counts for former England captain as Steve Harmison joins squad chasing Stanford millions.
Supreme Federer proves he is no spent force
World No 2 Roger Federer makes history with fifth successive US Open title after beating Britain's Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.
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Italians vote for ugliest English words
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Large Hadron Collider 'vital'
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Polar bears turn green
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