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The mother of missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews only became solemn when police or media were present, her trial hears.

As communities across the world mark the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, we want to see your photographs from Wales of the event

Weekly round-up of gossip from Westminster.

Keep up with the drama of US election day on 4 November on the BBC News website.

A memorial service is held in Colchester to remember the 15 members of 2 Para killed in Afghanistan.

Israeli police arrest six Jewish youths on suspicion of throwing petrol bombs at Israeli-Arab homes in the south of Tel Aviv.

Chinese premier Wen Jiabao says the government is partly to blame for the tainted milk scandal that killed four children.

Following a General Election, all MPs and peers must take an oath of allegiance to the Monarch before they can take part in the work of Parliament.

A journalist describes the feeling of villagers after a night-time visit by Taleban members seeking donations and new recruits.

Pope Benedict XVI opens a synod of more than 200 cardinals and bishops to examine the modern lack of interest in the Bible.

Between General Elections, new Members of Parliament who win their seats at by-elections are introduced individually into the House of Commons.

US President George W Bush tells Americans why they must support his bail-out plan.

Chinese President Hu Jintao officially opens the Paralympic Games in Beijing at a stunning ceremony in the Bird's Nest stadium.

Louisiana delegate Mike Bayham joins BBC reporters to give an insider's view of the Republican Convention in St Paul, Minnesota.

A look at what is making the headlines in Tuesday's morning newspapers.

Cuba is famous for its retro-cars, but the BBC's Michael Voss finds there is a thriving sub-culture of classic motorcycle enthusiasts too.

A severe drought makes Spain's environmental debate more heated than ever, Sue Lloyd-Roberts reports.

The BBC's Orla Guerin reports on opposition concerns in Zimbabwe about a power-sharing deal.

The full text of Richard Holloway's speech to the Scottish Arts Council festival party.

Anti-monarchy campaigners hope to force a legal challenge to the oath of loyalty MPs swear to the Queen.

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