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Amazon 'rescue' summit in Brazil
Brazil hosts a regional summit on how to save the Amazon basin from continuing deforestation and climate change.
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Somali pirates 'free Greek ship'
Somali pirates say they have freed a Greek-owned ship with a Ukrainian crew, hijacked more than six months ago, after a ransom was paid.
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Lampard set for return at Arsenal
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard could return from injury sooner than expected and take his place in the team to face Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League tie.
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Cows survive Whitehall farce
How a Whitehall battle saved 30% of the UK's cows from an early grave.
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Agyemang-Badu signs for Udinese
Ghana youngster Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu signs a four year deal with Serie A side Udinese after impressing at the U20 World Cup.
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Zelaya attacks US Honduras stance
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says US support for Sunday's presidential election could divide the region.
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F1 gossip column
Michael Schumacher's manager says the seven-time champion is "absolutely fit" and "could win races", plus other rumours.
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Iran leader pushes Venezuela ties
A range of accords are set to be signed as Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.
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Cup of mint tea 'can kill pain'
A cup of Brazilian mint tea has pain relieving qualities to match those of commercially available analgesics, a study suggests.
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Southern Africa expects benefits
Southern African countries have high expectations that they too will benefit from South Africa's World Cup.
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Agbonlahor given World Cup target
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor still has a chance of making England's World Cup squad, says club boss Martin O'Neill.
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Sunderland await Bent scan result
Sunderland fear Darren Bent may be sidelined for three weeks after their leading scorer underwent a scan on a suspected hamstring injury.
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African view: Not just a game
In our series of viewpoints from African journalists, Farai Sevenzo ponders the possible unifying and peacemaking powers of the beautiful game.
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Emmys for Walters and Sir David
Julie Walters takes an acting prize while Sir David Frost wins a lifetime achievement award at the International Emmys.
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Lula urges Iran nuclear solution
Brazil has reaffirmed its support for Iran's right to a civilian nuclear programme, but called for a "just and balanced" solution with the West.
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Brazil Lula film election fears
A film about the Brazilian president's life proves controversial because of a clash with the next election.
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Sting's plea over Brazil dam row
The BBC's Garry Duffy finds out why the rock star Sting is calling on Brazil to listen to indigenous tribes protesting against a proposed new hydro-electric dam in the Amazon.
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Hart calms James injury concerns
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart tries to allay fears over David James after the keeper has to pull out of the loss at Stoke because of a calf injury.
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Bruce backs Bent for England call
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes striker Darren Bent "has to be" in England boss Fabio Capello's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Nigeria's returning entrepreneurs
Many Nigerians have returned home to escape the rigours of the downturn in the West. But with Nigeria experiencing its own credit crunch can the country's brain gain be sustained?
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