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Q & A: Iran and the nuclear issue
BBC News examines the escalation of Iran's nuclear crisis, which has culminated in sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Thursday's gossip column
Latest: Ronaldinho agent 90% certain of AC move, plus other rumours

'Comfort breaks' banned in Tests
The International Cricket Council is to take a much tougher stance on the use of rolling substitutions during Tests and one-day internationals.

Venus powers into Wimbledon final
Venus Williams reaches her seventh Wimbledon final in fine style, beating Elena Dementieva 6-1 7-6 (7-3).

Wimbledon day 10 as it happened
Two-time champion Serena Williams' beats unseeded Zheng Jie to join her sister Venus in the Wimbledon final.

Bishop attacks anti-gay movement
The traditionalist Bishop of Durham has called the new movement Gafcon, formed in protest of liberal views in parts of the Anglican Communion, ridiculous.

Scots take heart despite NZ loss
Scotland skipper Ryan Watson looks on the bright side after a one-day mauling from New Zealand.

Village hall date for star Ifans
Actor Rhys Ifans fronts a new band as it goes on a small-venue tour of Wales before its album launch in September.

£3.2bn giant carrier deals signed
Contracts are signed to build the UK's biggest ever aircraft carriers, creating or securing 10,000 jobs across the UK.

Rhodes wants to keep up momentum
Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes says the eight-day break the team have will do them good.

World Cup scouting report - Westerman
England jersey looks tailor-made for Joe Westerman

Timeline: Belarus
A chronology of key events

Country profile: Azerbaijan
Key facts, figures and dates

Timeline: Azerbaijan
A chronology of key events

Timeline: Austria
A chronology of key events

Timeline: Albania
A chronology of key events

Timeline: Colombia
A chronology of key events

'Everybody was so kind and welcoming'
One immigrant worker's experiences after coming to the UK to work in the NHS.

Firefox download record official
The creators of Firefox 3.0 celebrate the news they have set a new world record for software downloads.

Wednesday's gossip column
Latest: Chelsea close in on Andrei Arshavin, plus other rumours




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