No Challenge of 'Jena 6' Ruling

Louisiana's governor says the prosecutor in the 'Jena Six' case has decided not to challenge an appellate ruling that sends the case to juvenile court.

Bank Employee Rigged With 'hoax Bomb'

As police work to determine whether a bank employee was a participant or victim in a robbery, they have announced that a device strapped to the man's chest during the crime was not a bomb.

Clampdown in Myanmar

Security forces swept through Yangon's city centre Thursday, arresting hundreds of people and warning of "extreme" action in a crackdown on protesters who took to the streets in their thousands. Undeterred by the deaths a day earlier of at least four protesters, large crowds faced off against troops and police around the Buddhist Sule pagoda in downtown Yangon.

En garde at Africa's premiere fencing school

In Senegal, an international fencing school has trained more than 30 teachers in the art of riposte and parry, and the sport of the sword is slowly catching on.

British Airways orders dozens of new planes

British Airways has placed orders for 12 new Airbus 380 jets, and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Speculation over Volvo sale

Parent company Ford is already selling its Jaguar and Land Rover brands, and experts predict Volvo could be next.

Raw Video: Dawn Spacecraft Launch

The Dawn spacecraft blasted off from Florida this morning. It will venture into the heart of an asteroid belt, where it will document the mammoth asteroid Vesta, and then Ceres. Scientists hope to learn more about how planets form.

China attempts to go green

Solar energy is flourishing in China as it attempts to reduce the impact of industrialisation.

Nasa's asteroid mission

An unmanned Nasa spacecraft is about to embark on a three billion mile journey to a remote asteroid belt.

Angelina Jolie Announces Education Initiative

Angelina Jolie, the U.N. goodwill ambassador has announced that UNICEF has partnered with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and IRC to educate children across the globe.

Dutch vie to ride wave of climate change

The Netherlands has struggled against the waters throughout its history. In the wake of disastrous flooding in 1916 and 1953, the country established a system of flood barriers that have held back the North Sea. The technological feat has allowed the Netherlands to reclaim vast swathes of land from the sea.

AP Top Stories for Sept. 27

Here's the latest news for Sept. 27: Jena 6 Case to Stay in Juvenile Court; St John's University Locked Down; Missing Boaters Mystery; Spector Case Ends in Mistrial

France to get belt-tightening budget

President Nicolas Sarkozy's government unveiled its first budget, for 2008, amid calls from its European partners to discipline its public finances, and following the government's own admission that France was on the brink of bankruptcy. Both the current deficit and the French accumulated debt remained little changed as Sarkozy seeks to balance generous election promises with the need for savings.

Amazon Launches Digital Music Store

Amazon.com has launched its much-anticipated digital music store, a move analysts say represents the first hint of real competition for Apple's market-leading iTunes.

New Zealand volcano erupts

Mount Ruapehu volcano on New Zealand's North Island has unexpectedly erupted, injuring one man.

Over-the-phone lie detectors

Harrow Council says it has saved over £100,000 a year by using lie detectors.

Cybercar to cut congestion

A network of driverless taxis, known as cybercars, is being proposed by an English Council.

Global warming due to humans

Nearly 80% of people believe that humans are to blame for climate change according to a new BBC poll.

Camilla Joins Prince Charles, Di at Wax Museum

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has taken her place besides Britain's royal family at Madame Tussauds museum in London.

Brendan Shanahan scores his 600th career NHL goal

Brendan Shanahan scored his 600th career NHL goal during the 2006-2007 season.

New UK monopoly board revealed

Mayfair has been replaced by St Albans as the UK's top real estate in a new nationwide version of Monopoly.

Bikinis Galore on Bondi Beach

More than 1,000 women gathered on Sydney, Australia's Bondi Beach to set a Guiness World Record for the "world's biggest swimsuit shoot."

Raw Video: Moose on the Loose

Check out this moose found wandering on the loose alongside a freeway in Spokane, Washington. Still no word on why the moose decided to use the freeway to get to wherever she was headed.