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Assange rape investigation reopened

Swedish prosecutor looks into allegations against Wikileaks founder, which he insists are part of a "smear campaign".

Last Modified: 01 Sep 2010 14:17

'Triple threat' looms over Pakistan

Aid workers warn of "second wave of death" as crisis "widens and deepens" across the flood-ravaged country.

Last Modified: 01 Sep 2010 11:48

Crisis spurs Afghan bank 'takeover'

Poor balance sheet and fears of a run push central bank to seize control of Kabul Bank.

Last Modified: 01 Sep 2010 09:39

Pakistan trio face treason petition

Lahore High Court summons parties to hear petition as captain and bowlers miss match.

Last Modified: 01 Sep 2010 13:48

In Video

Drug war threatens Mexico tourism

Violence feared to be spreading to tourist towns after attack on a bar in Cancun.
Russia's seed bank at risk

One of the biggest seed banks in the world could soon be replaced by a housing development.
US soldiers reflect on Iraq war

Josh Rushing talks to what the US is calling the last combat brigade to leave Iraq.
Bangladesh's risky 'roof riders'

Common adolescent practice of illegally riding on trains' roofs is one of the country's leading causes of child deaths.
S Korea extends military service

South Korea considers extending the compulsary military service up to two years.
Katrina victims still struggling

Some are under threat of eviction from homes five years after hurricane devastated US states.
Many die in Slovakia shooting spree

Man kills seven people and injures several others before taking his own life in capital.

In Depth

Abbas: The man and the politician Lamis Andoni 01 Sep 2010 14:32 The Palestinian president was never meant to be a revolutionary leader but he must now rise to a historic challenge.	Where does Iraq's fate lie? Mark LeVine 01 Sep 2010 13:25 The US will retain a large presence in Iraq for years to come, but the extent of its influence is uncertain.

Lamis Andoni 01 Sep 2010 14:32

The Palestinian president was never meant to be a revolutionary leader but he must now rise to a historic challenge.

Mark LeVine 01 Sep 2010 13:25

The US will retain a large presence in Iraq for years to come, but the extent of its influence is uncertain.

Blogs

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By Barnaby Phillips

Programmes

Africa ... states of independence

This year 17 African nations mark 50 years of independence from a resource-hungry Europe.
Riz Khan

This live interactive show allows you to put your questions directly to newsmakers.
Inside Story

Dissecting the day's top story - a frank assessment of the latest developments.
Empire

Marwan Bishara and guests analyse global powers and their agendas.
Fault Lines

Looking deeper into the US and its place in the world.
Counting the Cost

The best of Al Jazeera's reporting on the impact of the financial crisis.