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Beijing says its employment outlook is "grim", amid concerns of increasing social unrest caused by economic problems.
Barack Obama has been elected the 44th President of the United States. BBC correspondents report on the mixed expectations from around the world.
People are forever complaining about it, but has political correctness had its day and what has it achieved? Broadcaster Clive Anderson considers its value and its future.
Australia struggle to 102-4 chasing India's 469 at the end of day two of the second Test match in Mohali.
The BBC's Booker prize panel give their verdict on this year's shortlisted books, ahead of the winner being announced on Tuesday evening.
Reaction from Scotland to the news that the Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS have been bailed out by the government.
The BBC's Arlene Gregorius explores how laughter and humour helps humans cope with the strains of the credit crunch.
Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, examines how Americans - and the candidates - are responding to the banks crisis.
The BBC's Eleanor Bradford examines how attitudes to sex education in the Netherlands differ from those in Scotland.
Kilmarnock go top of the SPL with a fine 2-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice.
And thank goodness for that - because the liberty, equality and comfort most of us enjoy today was hard won by those who had far less, says Katharine Whitehorn.
Longer life spans and changing attitudes towards care and hospital treatment mean attitudes towards dying and euthanasia are complicated, writes Katharine Whitehorn.
Shaun Ley on the difficulties of standing up some of the political stories doing the rounds during recess.
The planet's rich diversity of life needs to be preserved in its entirety because it is vital for our long-term survival.
Russian Marat Safin beats Spanish number 31 seed Feliciano Lopez to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
Mike Baker says that Diplomas need to convince employers, rather than appeal to academic pupils.
The government hits back at claims by Israel's ambassador to Britain that the UK is a "hotbed for radical anti-Israeli views".
Rangers triumph 3-2 over Queen of the South after a thrilling match at Hampden
A shortage of electricity is threatening to switch off South Africa's economic gold mine.
The BBC's Subir Bhaumik looks at who might be behind serial bombings that have killed hundreds in India.
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