Karadzic 'aims to defend himself' - War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic plans to conduct his own defence in his trial at The Hague, his lawyer says.
EU suspends funding for Bulgaria - The European Commission suspends aid to Bulgaria worth hundreds of millions of euros amid concern about organised crime.
Mexico and Texas storm upgraded - Hurricane Dolly is upgraded to Category Two status hours before it is set to make landfall on the Mexico-Texas coastline.
Sudan president defiant in Darfur - Sudan's president defies accusations from the International Criminal Court during a rare visit to Darfur.
Top aide quits Argentine cabinet - A key aide to the Argentine president resigns days after the government suffered a blow to its tax plans.
China 'to allow Olympic protests' - China says it will allow demonstrations in three designated city parks during the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Obama firm on Iran nuclear plans - US White House hopeful Barack Obama says the world must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Birth weight 'sets future health' - Blood vessel changes linked to poor health later in life can be spotted within a few years in boys born small, say scientists.
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