US House backs healthcare reforms 8.11.2009 7:58:31 GMT A landmark bill that could extend healthcare coverage to tens of millions passes in the US lower House after a tense vote.
Deadly suicide attack in Pakistan 8.11.2009 7:6:52 GMT At least 10 people are killed in a suicide bomb attack near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar, police say.
Saudi deaths in border fighting 8.11.2009 8:24:25 GMT Saudi Arabia says three soldiers died and four are missing fighting with rebels on its border with Yemen.
US launches 'Twin Towers' warship 8.11.2009 0:27:3 GMT The USS New York, a warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, goes into service.
Swiss Muslims open mosque doors 7.11.2009 22:33:11 GMT Swiss mosques open their doors to the public - ahead of a vote on whether to ban the construction of minarets.
US attack 'could have been worse' 8.11.2009 2:12:2 GMT Many more people could have died in Thursday's deadly attack at a Texas army base, a US military investigator says.
Afghans die in 'Nato air strike' 7.11.2009 17:44:20 GMT Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a "friendly-fire" incident.
Deadly bridge collapse in Andorra 8.11.2009 0:50:50 GMT A bridge under construction collapses in Andorra, killing at least three workers, officials say.
Iran police detain 109 over rally 7.11.2009 18:22:0 GMT More than 100 people were detained in Tehran following protests on Wednesday, Iranian officials say.