what about a simple loop:
<?php
query_posts("cat=xx");
if( have_posts() ):
?>
<ul>
<?php
while( $i=1; while (have_posts()) : the_post();
?>
<li>
<a href="<?=the_permalink()?>" title="<?=the_title()?>">
<?= the_title(); ?>
</a>
</li>
<?php endwhile; ?>
</ul>
<?php endif; ?>
