1. Bid for Middle East peace begins
	The US Secretary of State tells the Israeli and Palestinian leaders they have the "opportunity to end this conflict" as direct peace talks begin. Sep 2, 2010 01:00 PM
	2. Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
	An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill. Sep 2, 2010 01:08 PM
	3. Pakistan scandal takes new twist
	The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - may have been set up, according to the country's high commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan. Sep 2, 2010 10:46 AM
	4. PM backs Hague over aide rumours
	David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says. Sep 2, 2010 09:57 AM
	5. Ministers propose 45p drink price
	The Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption. Sep 2, 2010 09:51 AM