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Top News Stories Israel strikes Gaza amid rocket fire Israel says it has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day ceasefire. Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq US President Barack Obama says he will launch air strikes on Islamic militants in northern Iraq to prevent the slaughter of religious minorities. 'Facts twisted' in Pistorius trial The defence team of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius say facts have been twisted by the prosecution at his murder trial in order to discredit him. Ebola 'an international emergency' The World Health Organization declares the spread of Ebola in West Africa an international health emergency.   China trial for GSK investigator A British investigator who worked for allegation-hit GlaxoSmithKline is on trial in China for illegally trafficking personal data. On BBC World News TV this weekend The Ottomans It was the world's last Islamic empire - a super-power of a million square miles. From its capital in Istanbul it matched the glories of Ancient Rome. Rageh Omaar, sets out to discover why the Ottomans vanished from our understanding of Europe’s history and how they influenced today's Middle East, including the roots of many of today's trouble spots. (Episode 1 of 2) Airs Sat 5pm, 10pm, and Sun 11am (ET)   Top Videos VIDEO: Football gives homeless a boost VIDEO: New Doctor will be 'fun and mysterious' VIDEO: Wikipedia's gender imbalance VIDEO: One-minute World News

Business Malaysia Airlines in state 'takeover' Malaysia's state investment firm Khazanah Nasional seeks to take control of crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines for a "complete overhaul". Stock markets hit by political fears Stock markets in Europe and Asia fall as worries grow about the impact of conflicts in Ukraine and Iraq.   Technology USB devices can 'secretly infect' PC New research calls into question the security of using USBs to connect devices to computers Pokemon-playing fish makes a splash A fish playing Pokemon in real time has been viewed by more than one million people on live-stream channel Twitch.

Autos The cars of Iran The veil lifts on a surprisingly robust motoring culture in the Islamic Republic.   The stick shift: Not dead yet Recent news from Chevrolet and other brands suggests carmakers recognise the value of row-your-own transmissions – even if few people buy them. Capital When your second home is a plane Avoid the jet lag blues. Tips from frequent business travellers on beating the fatigue and surviving the journey.   The right time to ask for a raise Getting that long-awaited raise or promotion sometimes comes down to timing. Here’s when to make your request, and how. Culture Marion Cotillard’s finest role? The Dardenne brothers’ Two Days, One Night stars the Oscar-winner as a woman facing a terrible ordeal. Film critic Nicholas Barber gives his review.   A concert – in your living room? People are gathering in Berlin for ultra-intimate gigs in people’s homes – and even on their balconies. Thomas Rogers explores a scene where smaller is better.

Future The best ‘low-tech’ spy tricks Despite ubiquitous surveillance and fancy gadgets, there are still simple, old-fashioned ways that spies and criminals can avoid detection, says Frank Swain.   Most stunning images of the week The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, including Rosetta’s close encounter with a comet and a menacing volcano. Travel How I quit my job to travel Marcello Arrambide invested everything he had learning to trade in the stock market. But the ultimate goal was never fame or fortune. It was freedom.   Turkey’s religious ghost town Until the deportations of 1923, Muslims and Christians lived harmoniously in the Turkish town of Kayakoy. Today, the ghost town remains a poignant reminder of happier times.

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Top News Stories Top Khmer Rouge leaders guilty Cambodia's UN-backed tribunal convicts two top Khmer Rouge leaders of crimes against humanity and jails them for life. Christian exodus as Iraqi town falls Thousands of Iraqi Christians are reported to be fleeing after Islamic militants seized the minority's biggest town in the country. Pistorius told 'snowball of lies' South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is accused of being a "deceitful witness" as his murder trial resumes for closing arguments. Israel offers Gaza truce extension Israel offers to extend a 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza, say Israeli officials, but Hamas, which controls Gaza, has yet to agree to the plan.   Russia bans food imports from West Russia's PM Medvedev announces a total embargo on food imports from Western countries in response to sanctions over Ukraine. Top Videos VIDEO: Technology headquarters of the future VIDEO: Australia commemorates MH17 dead VIDEO: NY's 'Little Liberia' Ebola fears VIDEO: One-minute World News

Magazine Helmand's Golden Age The films that show all was good in 1950s Afghanistan Business Russia bans food imports from West Russia's PM Medvedev announces a total embargo on food imports from Western countries in response to sanctions over Ukraine. Germany factory output in small rise German industrial output rose by just 0.3% in June from May, official figures show, as concerns over the Ukraine crisis weighed on the economy.   Technology Google to prioritise secure websites Google says it will give preference to more secure encrypted web pages in its search rankings from now on. Microsoft alerts police to child porn A man is arrested in Pennsylvania after Microsoft discovered suspected child abuse images in his OneDrive and email accounts and alerted officials.

Autos The cars of Iran The veil lifts on a surprisingly robust motoring culture in the Islamic Republic.   The stick shift: Not dead yet Recent news from Chevrolet and other brands suggests carmakers recognise the value of row-your-own transmissions – even if few people buy them. Capital The slippery slope You might think you’d never cross an ethical line. But you might be wrong — and one small lapse can be the start of something bigger.   Why you’re a hard worker — or not Some of us are born with it. But if you aren’t is there anything you can do to learn it — or harness the ambitiousness you do have? Culture The hot seats: Iconic chairs Whether designed for presidents, monarchs or patients, these 20th Century chairs have become enduring design classics. Jonathan Glancey explains why.   How Wagner made a comeback Until he became associated with Nazism, the composer’s music inspired many artists from other disciplines – but now he is a muse again, writes Jason Farago.

Future How animals deal with infection Other species evolved clever ways to protect themselves from catching illness long before we developed treatments. What do they do?   Best space images of the month Here are some of the most stunning space-related pictures captured during the last month – from salad greens to grow on Marsto a portrait of Spain from orbit. Travel Turkey’s religious ghost town Until the deportations of 1923, Muslims and Christians lived harmoniously in the Turkish town of Kayakoy. Today, the ghost town remains a poignant reminder of happier times.   How I quit my job to travel Marcello Arrambide invested everything he had learning to trade in the stock market. But the ultimate goal was never fame or fortune. It was freedom.

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