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06 September 2008 06:59 BST

Musharraf successor to be chosen today

Pervez Musharraf's successor as president elected today

Pakistani lawmakers are to choose who will succeed Pervez Musharraf as president today.

Mr Musharraf resigned from the head of state role on August 18th, saying he wanted to "turn the country over to the people's hands".

Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of assassinated opposition figurehead Benazir Bhutto, is expected to beat candidates... Full Story

Shannon Matthews' mother pleads not guilty
The mother of Shannon Matthews has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the disappearance of her daughter. Full Story
MoD name British soldier killed in Afghanistan
The ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed on patrol in southern Afghanistan yesterday. Full Story
Rice arrives in Libya for historic talks
US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Libya ahead of a historic meeting with its leader Muammar Gaddafi. Full Story

McCain vows to fix Washington
John McCain has accepted the Republican nomination for president and warned that he will fight to change the United States. Full Story

SPORTS HEADLINES

Ferdinand a doubt for Croatia revenge mission
Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with Andorra tomorrow, and is a doubt for next Wednesday's fixture in Croatia. Full Story

MONEY HEADLINES

European Capital of Culture boosts Liverpool
House prices in Liverpool have skyrocketed since it was confirmed the city was to be European Capital of Culture for 2008. Full Story

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

Bands withdrawn after delay at Bestival
Bestival festivalgoers – already stung by bad weather in the Isle of Wight – have been hit by delays to the main programme due to resurfacing. Full Story

IN FOCUS

Singles
inthenews checks out Black Kids, Pussycat Dolls and the Zutons in this week's biggest CD singles. Full Story

Video: John McCain's acceptance speech
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Mammoth: An American tale
Surprising new research has declared that the last of the Woolly mammoths originated in North American. Full Story