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02/07/2009
Gay sex is legalised in India; US forces launch major offensive in southern Afghanistan.
05/07/2009
Exiled leader of Honduras heads home - but will he be allowed to land?
06/07/2009
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
01/07/2009
Today, will Russia's new gamblings laws really work and demystifying medical research.
29/06/2009
What next for Iran's thwarted presidential challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi?
07/07/2009
28/06/2009
27/06/2009
08/07/2009
Michael Jackson memorial: has the hype gone too far? Plus ethnic tensions in China.
26/06/2009
The great songwriter Lamont Dozier pays tribute to his close friend Michael Jackson.
G8 leaders express worries on climate change, and the connections between race and cancer.
25/06/2009
Exclusive Â鶹ԼÅÄ interview with the Iranian doctor who tried to save the life of Neda Soltan.
A special look at Gaza, 6 months after Israel's offensive and philosophy goes underground.
Michael Jackson - was he the last king of pop? And Britain's old secret weapon.
24/06/2009
Another Guantanamo? The Â鶹ԼÅÄ investigates abuse allegations at Afghanistan's Bagram.
23/06/2009
Calls for a day of mourning in Iran and a rival of the leader of the Taliban is killed
09/07/2009
Tabloid ethics -- a row about alleged investigations by Britain's best-selling weekly.
10/07/2009
11/07/2009
Barack Obama is an inspiration to millions of Africans, but what impact will his messag...
12/07/2009
Britain questions Afghan mission as losses mount and are drug cartels threatening Guinea?