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Democrats 'win more new voters'
As new voter registration ends in several key states, reports suggest the US Democrats have gained more than the Republicans.
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US plan fails to halt shares slide
European and Asian stock markets fall after bank bail-outs in the US and Europe fail to stem fears of slower growth.
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Financial crisis pummels stocks
US Dow Jones index falls to lowest in years as world stock markets plunge amid fears of slower global economic growth.
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Starbucks denies it wastes water
US coffee-shop chain Starbucks defends itself against claims of a serious waste of water by leaving taps running in its stores all day.
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Obama highlights McCain scandal
US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal.
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California crash driver arrested
The driver of a US bus that crashed killing eight passengers is held on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police say.
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Brazilian gun death police 'acted right'
The police did nothing wrong in the run-up to the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, a policewoman tells the inquest into his death.
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Dreamworks joins India's Reliance
Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates.
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Appeal denied for 'milkshake murder'
An US woman in Hong Kong loses an appeal against her conviction for bludgeoning her husband after lacing his milkshake.
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Palin case employees to testify
Alaska's attorney general says seven state staff will testify at a probe into alleged abuses of power by Governor Sarah Palin.
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Plane's Chicago emergency landing
A British Airways flight made an emergency landing in the US after staff detected a burning smell, the airline says.
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Obama rejects terror link 'smear'
US Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama hits back at Republican "smears" he associated with terrorists.
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Brazil poll result mixed for Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's party suffers a set-back in Sao Paulo in mixed local election results.
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Janet Jackson postpones gigs
Singer Janet Jackson puts off three more concerts on her North American tour as she recovers from an undisclosed illness.
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Palin makes Obama terrorist claim
US Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin accuses Barack Obama of associating with a "domestic terrorist".
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