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HOME BBC News - Home BBC News - World BBC News - UK BBC News - Business BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition BBC News - Technology BBC News - Entertainment & Arts	NEWS  BBC News - World Australia MPs support PM Gillard Julia Gillard is to remain as Australia's prime minister after winning the backing of two key independent MPs. France faces pension plan strike France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform, with MPs also due to debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill. Greek PM reshuffles his cabinet Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis. Reports highlight child mortality Save the Children says there have been four million preventable child deaths over the past 10 years because the poorest have not been the focus of aid. Christchurch hit by aftershocks Violent aftershocks rattle the New Zealand city of Christchurch following the weekend's powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage. Obama unveils $50bn building plan President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy. 'No climate link' to African wars A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions. SA public sector strike suspended South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days. Iran 'hampers IAEA investigation' The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has hindered its investigations by repeatedly objecting to its choice of inspectors. Guatemala mudslide search halted Teams in Guatemala have to halt the search for bodies following devasting mudslides which have killed at least 45 people. Travolta extortion case dismissed Charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta, following the death of his son in the Bahamas, are dropped. Inbred buzzers - rare UK bees under genetic threat Some of the UK's rarest bumblebees are at risk of becoming extinct as a result of inbreeding, research suggests. Malaysia jails 'Lizard King' snake smuggler Malaysian wildlife trafficker Anson Wong, nicknamed the "Lizard King", is jailed for trying to smuggle 95 boa constrictors in his luggage. BP well 'poses no further risk' The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment. Tropical storm Earl hits Canada Tropical Storm Earl reaches Nova Scotia, on the eastern Canadian coast, with hundreds of thousands of people experiencing power cuts. Miners' families mark first month Relatives of 33 trapped miners in Chile hold a ceremony to mark their first month underground. Salvador police find $9m barrel Police in El Salvador find a barrel containing more than $9m of suspected drug money, with more cash in a second barrel nearby. Vicar jailed for sham marriages A Sussex vicar found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages is jailed for four years. SA ex-police chief Selebi appeals Jackie Selebi, the former South African police chief convicted of taking bribes from a drug dealer, is allowed to appeal against his 15-year jail sentence. Chinese pilots lied about records China is checking the qualifications of all its commercial pilots, after it emerged that more than 200 of them lied about their experience. Japan convicts whaling activists A court in Japan gives one-year suspended jail sentences to two anti-whaling activists from Greenpeace for stealing whale meat in 2008. Germany extends nuclear lifespan Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say. Spain dismisses Eta 'ceasefire' The Spanish government says an Eta ceasefire is "insufficient" and calls on the Basque separatist group to renounce violence forever. French FM pledges Ashtiani support France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says he will 'do anything' to help save an Iranian woman sentenced to death on an adultery conviction. Lebanon PM retracts Syria charge Lebanese PM Saad Hariri says he was wrong to accuse Syria of assassinating his father - former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri. Fresh exodus from Pakistan floods Hundreds of thousands of people flee towns and villages threatened by fresh floods in Pakistan's deluged southern Sindh province. Suicide attack on Pakistan police Nearly 20 people die as a suicide bomber rams an explosives laden pickup truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan. Diamond to be new Barclays chief One of the world's highest paid bankers, Bob Diamond, is to become chief executive of Barclays Bank as HSBC chairman Stephen Green steps down to become a trade minister in the government. Strike severely disrupts Tube Services on the London Underground are severely disrupted on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes. Key Asian interest rates on hold The cost of borrowing in Australia stays at 4.5% and Japan at near zero amid continuing global economic uncertainty. BA boss reveals takeover ambition British Airways and Iberia draw up a shortlist of 12 airlines which the firms hope to buy or merge with. Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5m Google proposes paying $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought over its Buzz social network, launched earlier this year. Federer cruises into last eight Roger Federer continues his smooth progress through the US Open draw with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer in round four. Capello insists Rooney will play England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday. Woods set to learn Ryder Cup fate Tiger Woods will find out on Tuesday if he has made the United States Ryder Cup team to play Europe at Celtic Manor. Saatchi gallery deal hits setback Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down. Clooney slays box office rivals George Clooney's The American is top film at the North American box office over a lacklustre Labour Day weekend. American Pie star gets probation American Pie actor Chris Klein pleaded no contest to drink-driving following and will serve four years probation. Andrea Bocelli concerts to mark 9/11 Andrea Bocelli is inviting survivors of the attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York to concerts on the Amalfi coast. Iraq's six-month political stalemate Six months on from the declaration of a hung parliament in Iraq's election, there is still no new government. India's illegal betting syndicates The role of the gambling syndicates that can make millions from the outcome of a single game has been highlighted by the allegation that three Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam. Strike over French pension reforms France faces serious disruption in a nationwide strike to fight proposals to raise the retirement age. Life for Roma expelled from France Nick Thorpe has been visiting some of the families in western Romania, who were sent back from France. Guatemala landslide rescue hopes fade Guatemalan officials say they have given up hope for dozens of people buried when a landslide engulfed a highway north-west of the capital. Iran pressured over stoning threat The international community is calling for Iran to reconsider the stoning to death of a woman for adultery. Clear up begins in parts of Pakistan The BBC's Orla Guerin has returned to the Pakistan town of Nowshera, which was one of the first areas to be hit by the rising waters. One-minute World News Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. How to fix Pakistan Should Islamabad surrender some sovereignty to save the country? Reluctant return Roma angry and disillusioned after being thrown out of France Unswung 60s What does Mad Men tell us about this most mythologised decade? Brilliant ideas The secrets behind some of the UK’s newest inventions Zero tolerance? US Muslims are free but that's not enough, argues Michael Goldfarb Foreign fall-out Case of condemned female 'adulterer' creating problems abroad for Iran Hero's welcome? Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust
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