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HOME BBC News - Home BBC News - World BBC News - UK BBC News - Business BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition BBC News - Technology BBC News - Entertainment & Arts	NEWS  BBC News - World Pakistan rocked by fresh claims A fourth Pakistan cricketer is being investigated by cricket's governing body, claims the News of the World. Heavy rains devastate Guatemala Heavy rains have caused widespread floods and landslides in Guatemala, killing at least 18 people. BP well 'poses no further risk' The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment. Iran stoning woman 'to be lashed' An Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery now faces being whipped for indecency, her son says. Crash survivors back Chile miners Survivors of a 1972 plane crash in the Andes arrive at the San Jose mine to support the 33 men trapped underground. Bahrain charging Shia activists Prosecutors in Bahrain accuse 23 Shia activists of forming a "terrorist network" aiming to overthrow the Gulf state's Sunni-dominated government. Aftershocks felt after NZ quake A series of aftershocks rattle Christchurch, New Zealand, where a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage. Troubled Afghan bank under pressure Afghans have continued to withdraw money from the country's largest bank, Kabul Bank, over fears it may collapse. Tropical storm Earl hits Canada Tropical Storm Earl reaches Nova Scotia, on the eastern Canadian coast, with hundreds of thousands of people experiencing power cuts. Craigslist ends adult service ads Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups. Reading Arabic 'hard for brain' Reading Arabic 'hard for brain' US sees 54,000 jobs go in August The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show. BP blowout preventer 'removed' BP replaces the blowout preventer that failed to stem the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well and says it has paid $8bn (£5.2bn) in damage costs. Six die in Barbados shop attack Armed robbers in Barbados have set fire to a clothing shop in the capital, Bridgetown, killing six people who were inside. Argentina reopens Franco probe An Argentine court reopens an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity under General Franco in Spain. Mozambique police fire at rioters Police in Mozambique's capital fire rubber bullets on the third day of riots, as the violence spreads to the central city of Chimoio. UN calls special food price talks The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices. South Korea FM offers to resign The South Korean Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, offers to resign after it was revealed that his daughter was offered a job in his ministry. Nine die in New Zealand air crash Nine people, including four foreigners, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports. Protests over French Roma policy Thousands attend rallies in Paris and other French cities to protest at the government's policy of deporting Roma people. Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin Eggs and shoes are thrown at the former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he attends a book signing in Dublin. ElBaradei alleges 'smear' tactic Former UN chief nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei accuses Egypt's government of being behind a campaign to smear his family. Blair in 'radical Islam' warning Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world. Karzai sets up Taliban talks body Afghan President Hamid Karzai has formed a committee to seek peace talks with the Taliban, his office says. Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens A bomb kills at least 50 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days. Ex-army head attacks Labour PMs Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cell assault sergeant facing sack A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed. Petrobras files $65bn share offer The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers. Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%' Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says. BP says oil spill cost up to $8bn BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone. Rooney could miss Swiss qualifier Wayne Rooney may not travel to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier because of newspaper reports about his private life, BBC Radio 5 live understands. Federer sails through in New York Five-time champion Roger Federer cruises into the fourth round of the US Open with a straight sets win over Paul-Henri Mathieu. Australia edge Boks in thriller Australia edge a classic Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein, a last-ditch penalty from Kurtley Beale settling the outcome in favour of the visitors. Hogan given leave to return to US Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US. T.I. released after drug arrest The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy. DJs unite for Love Parade track Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the Love Parade festival in Germany in July. Ground Zero Islamic centre causes debate Plans to build an Islamic centre near Ground Zero in New York have triggered a debate across the US about the limits of religious tolerance. Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin Eggs and shoes have been thrown by anti-war protestors at former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin. 3D cameras and web TVs on show Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs. The military 'junk' left in Iraq Thousands of tonnes of US military equipment have been moved out of Iraq but plenty has been left behind - and not just for the troops who remain there. 'Worst earthquake I have ever felt' A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread minor damage and power cuts. 'Plan B' for trapped miners A new drill has arrived at the Chilean mine site for an alternative rescue plan, in which a team will drill a separate shaft from a different part of the mountainside. South Korea FM offers to resign The South Korean Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, offers to resign after it was revealed that his daughter was offered a job in his ministry. Sharks swarm off Australian coast Hundreds of sharks have been spotted off the Queensland coast. One-minute World News Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. Missing in Mexico Mystery of young women's disappearances in Ciudad Juarez Crumble in the jungle Ali-Foreman boxing match venue now in state of decay Medieval munchies How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating Cottage country Escaping the hustle and bustle of city life in Ontario, Canada Week in pictures Striking pictures from around the world this week Remember when... How much can you trust the human memory? Sense of relief Portugal sex abuse trial result welcomed, but concerns remain Hero's welcome? Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust
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