| Call for calm after N Korea missiles Russia, China and the US call for calm after North Korea test-fires a series of missiles off its east coast, defying UN sanctions.  UK threatens new Burma sanctions UK PM Brown threatens new sanctions against Burma after it refused to let the UN chief meet the jailed opposition leader. Serena powers to Wimbledon title Serena Williams ends her sister's recent dominance at Wimbledon with a straight-sets win that gives her a third Wimbledon title. Australia probes navy 'sex game' Australia's navy is investigating claims sailors competed with each other to bed female crew, for cash prizes. Fans scramble for Jackson tickets More than half a million Michael Jackson fans have already applied for 17,500 free tickets to the singer's public memorial service next week. Iran 'hangs 20 drug traffickers' Iran has executed 20 people for drug trafficking at a prison west of the capital Tehran, official media reports. UK investigates Iran charge claim A staff member at the British Embassy in Iran is to face trial on security charges, reports suggest. News Wizard |