| Confusion over deadly Afghan raid The US says it targeted insurgents in an air strike in eastern Afghanistan but local officials say 22 civilians died. |
| Canada ruling boosts US deserter A Canadian court orders a review of a US army deserter's failed asylum bid, in a case that may affect scores of others. |
| German town celebrates next chord in a 639-year concert German town celebrates next chord in a 639-year concert |
| Gender 'may affect transplants' Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest. |
| Power struggle Doubts cloud Bulgaria's nuclear reactor plans |
| Video shows daring Colombian raid Colombia releases video of the audacious raid that freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt, as she returns to France. |
| In pictures France hails the returning Ingrid Betancourt |
| California fires threaten towns Firefighters in California continue to battle huge wildfires that now threaten several towns in the US state. |
| Deputy mayor resigns from office London's deputy mayor Ray Lewis quits his post amid allegations of financial irregularities during his time as a priest. |
| 9/11 third tower mystery 'solved' Fire caused the collapse of the third tower at the World Trade Center, a final report is expected to find. |