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Tanks and planes hit Libya rebels

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:02 AM PST

Libyan rebels in Zawiya and Ras Lanuf come under fierce attack from pro-Gaddafi forces, sources say, as the regime steps up its counter-offensive.

Chirac corruption trial suspended

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:05 AM PST

A Paris court suspends the corruption trial of former President Jacques Chirac in response to a constitutional challenge.

New 9/11 helicopter video emerges

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:00 AM PST

New video of the 11 September 2001 attacks on New York's World Trade Center is released, shot from a helicopter hoping to rescue trapped workers.

Oil volatile on Opec discussions

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:59 AM PST

The price of oil is fluctuating as Opec ministers discuss whether to hold an emergency meeting on output levels.

Serbia and Kosovo to hold talks

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 02:12 AM PST

Serbia and Kosovo are due to hold their first high-level talks, brokered by the EU, since Pristina declared independence three years ago.

Many killed in Pakistan car bomb

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:54 AM PST

At least 20 people are killed and more than 120 are injured after a car bomb explodes at a gas station in the Pakistani city of Faisalabad.

Dozens held in anti-mafia raids

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:58 AM PST

Police in Italy and Germany arrest 35 people in an anti-mafia operation, with warrants also issued in Canada and Australia.

Danish immigration minister fired

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:24 AM PST

Denmark's Immigration Minister Birthe Roenn Hornbech is sacked after stateless Palestinians were wrongly refused citizenship.

Rafsanjani leaves key Iran post

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:38 AM PST

Iran's former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has lost his position as head of a powerful clerical body, reports say.

Humans 'began in southern Africa'

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:45 AM PST

Modern humans may have originated in southern Africa, challenging the "out of Africa" view that they came from the east of the continent, study finds.

South African thieves return girl stolen inside car

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:17 AM PST

Two South Africa thieves steal car from a Johannesburg woman's home, then drive back to return toddler who was inside - keeping the car.

Vietnam mounts rescue for 'sacred' ancient turtle

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:33 AM PST

The Vietnamese government send experts to rescue a sick giant turtle widely regarded as a national treasure.

Taylor blitz sets up NZ victory

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:37 AM PST

Ross Taylor celebrates his 27th birthday with a spectacular hundred as New Zealand thrash Pakistan by 110 runs in Pallekele to go top of Group A at the World Cup.

England's Broad out of World Cup

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PST

England bowler Stuart Broad is ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a side strain.

Police pay review wants perks cut

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:16 AM PST

An independent review of police pay and conditions recommends big cuts in perks and bonuses, but police warn the effect would be "devastating".

State pension 'to be simplified'

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PST

The government will make it "crystal clear" to young people that it "pays to save" for retirement when it reforms pensions, Iain Duncan Smith says.

Hague warns on Libya no-fly zone

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:11 AM PST

A no-fly zone over Libya is a practical possibility but needs broad international and legal support, Foreign Secretary William Hague says.

Officer sent texts to gunman Bird

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:46 AM PST

A police negotiator made a number of attempts to contact Derrick Bird in the middle of his Cumbrian shooting rampage, an inquest hears.

Judge rugby-tackled sex offender

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:07 AM PST

A crown court judge rugby-tackled a sex offender to the ground to stop him escaping from court, the Old Bailey hears.

Stalker 'shook his victim's hand'

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:38 AM PST

A man accused of sex attacks on elderly people in south London shook his 82-year-old victim's hand after assaulting her, a court hears.

UK arrest over Stockholm bombing

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:01 AM PST

A 30-year-old man is arrested in Glasgow in connection with a suicide bombing in Sweden in December.

Old Firm summit 'tackles bigots'

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:02 AM PST

Funding to tackle sectarianism and a pledge to target internet bigots are among measures announced after a summit into Old Firm-related disorder.

Murdered couple discovered by son

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:37 AM PST

The bodies of a couple shot dead at their County Armagh home were discovered by their son.

Royal couple end one-day NI visit

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:48 AM PST

Prince William and Kate Middleton complete a number of engagements on a one-day trip to Northern Ireland.

Labour split on Plaid coalition

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:13 AM PST

Peter Hain brands Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones - Deputy First Minister in the Labour-Plaid coalition assembly government - "ineffective".

Tainted blood payments increase

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:14 AM PST

People who contracted Hepatitis C from contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s are to receive more compensation.

US insider trading trial begins

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:58 AM PST

Jury selection in the long-awaited trial of billionaire Raj Rajaratnam on charges of insider trading has begun in New York.

US man dies after police shootout

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:46 AM PST

A man dies following a gunfight with police in the city of St Louis in which two US marshals and a local police officer were injured.

Mexico gunbattles leave 18 dead

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 11:51 PM PST

Gunbattles between rival gangs in the north-eastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas leave 18 people dead, officials say.

Mexico film pulled amid legal row

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:43 AM PST

Mexican authorities halt screenings of Presumed Guilty, a hit film that highlights deep flaws in the justice system, amid a legal challenge.

Ivorian leader seizes cocoa trade

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:04 AM PST

Ivory Coast's disputed President Laurent Gbagbo issues a decree ordering the government to control all cocoa purchases and exports in the world's biggest producer

Zimbabwe PM in investor warning

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:46 AM PST

Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai says political instability could hamper foreign investment in the country, blaming backers of President Robert Mugabe.

Malta objects to Libya sanctions

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:54 AM PST

A European Union decision on whether to extend sanctions on Libya is delayed by objections from Malta.

Snow brings chaos to Greek roads

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:45 AM PST

Snowstorms cause chaos around the Greek capital Athens, with one overnight traffic jam stretching for up to 15km (9 miles).

Saudi cleric freed after protests

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 09:44 AM PST

Saudi Arabia has freed a Shia cleric whose arrest provoked protests and sparked calls for a "day of rage" on Friday, human rights activists say.

Court rules Grameen sacking legal

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PST

The dismissal of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus from the Grameen microfinance bank he founded is legal, Bangladesh's High Court rules.

Pakistan v New Zealand as it happened

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PST

Ross Taylor smashes a stunning 131 not out to help New Zealand beat Pakistan by 110 runs and take over the lead of Group A at the Cricket World Cup.

Japan protest over China fly-by

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:40 AM PST

Japan lodges a formal protest after a Chinese helicopter flew close to one of its destroyers near a disputed gas field in the East China Sea.

US to honour Kyrgyzstan president

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:53 AM PST

Kyrgyz leader Roza Otunbayeva is to receive the prestigious US Women of Courage award, for her role in creating Central Asia's first parliamentary democracy.

Spotify hits 1 million milestone

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:20 AM PST

Online music service Spotify announces that it now has one million paying subscribers across Europe.

Bupa profits hit by tough times

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:43 AM PST

Profits at private health group Bupa tumble 72% to £118m in a year of cost cutting, write-downs, and redundancies.

Air China starts Hong Kong deals

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 08:02 PM PST

The order books at the Hong Kong airshow have started to fill up after Air China signs a deal worth $1.54bn with Boeing.

Net set to make cookies crumble

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:50 PM PST

The way websites track visitors and tailor ads to their behaviour is about to undergo a big shake-up.

UK 'over-reliant' on GPS signals

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:06 PM PST

Too many applications in Britain rely solely on GPS for their positioning and timing information, warns a Royal Academy of Engineering report.

Sheen fired from popular US show

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 03:40 PM PST

Warner Bros Television fires actor Charlie Sheen from the popular US sitcom Two and a Half Men, amid controversy over his behaviour.

Honour for photographer Davidson

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:29 AM PST

Veteran US photographer Bruce Davidson is to receive the outstanding contribution prize at this year's Sony World Photography awards.

Christie ivories to go on display

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:26 AM PST

Ancient carved ivories linked to thriller writer Dame Agatha Christie are to go on show for the first time after the British Museum buys them for £1.17m.

Difficult decisions ahead on Mars

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:06 AM PST

The vision of a joint US and European mission to Mars faces a radical rethink as the US admits its funding will come up $1bn short.

Save energy for economy, EU urged

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:27 AM PST

EU nations must invest more in energy efficiency and green technologies in order to retain economic advantages, the European Commission urges.

Elephants know how to co-operate

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 12:12 PM PST

Elephants understand the concept of co-operation and deduce when a task requires teamwork, footage reveals.

Lab-grown urethra 'world first'

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 05:33 PM PST

The world's first tissue-engineered urethras, grown in the lab using patients' own cells, have been hailed a success by medical experts.

Heart drugs 'may curb dementia'

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:14 PM PST

Treating stroke survivors for a heartbeat problem called atrial fibrillation might prevent many patients from going on to develop dementia, say experts.

Mothers' diet link to diabetes

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:31 PM PST

Scientists say they have found a mechanism which may explain why a poor diet during pregnancy can increase the risk of offspring developing diabetes.

Libya voices: 'We are gaining ground'

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 10:40 AM PST

As unrest continues in Libya, one anti-government protester and one Gaddafi supporter give eyewitness accounts.

Libya revolt

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 11:35 PM PST

Live coverage of the continuing revolt against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's 41-year rule in Libya.

The royal wedding naysayers

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:31 PM PST

The UK media is saturated with coverage of Prince William's forthcoming marriage to Kate Middleton. But what about those who don't think the event is important?

Life as a ghost tweeter

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:18 AM PST

Outburst-prone actor Charlie Sheen is reportedly seeking a social media intern to manage his Twitter account. But what does this new role involve?

10 essential quotes from Tennyson

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 10:06 AM PST

The poetic words of Alfred Lord Tennyson will be engraved in the 2012 Olympic village. But what other notable expressions can be attributed to Tennyson?

VIDEO: Libyan battle for Ras Lanuf

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:59 AM PST

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi have launched further air strikes on the rebel-held oil port of Ras Lanuf, in a renewed offensive.

VIDEO: Inside the Palin family Alaskan home

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 02:06 AM PST

Sarah Palin's parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, invited Newsnight's Jackie Long to take a tour of their family home in Alaska.

VIDEO: New 9/11 attack aerial video released

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:44 AM PST

New video from the 9/11 attacks, filmed by the New York Police Department, has been released.

VIDEO: Panther peril in Florida suburbs

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:40 PM PST

Residents in suburban Florida protect their animals and homes from panthers that have been reintroduced in to the wild nearby.

VIDEO: Women in Lesotho bridging equality gap

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:48 AM PST

The tiny kingdom of Lesotho which is entirely surrounded by South Africa, is ranked eighth in the world when it comes to bridging the gap between the sexes.

VIDEO: Charlie Sheen is "doing great"

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:49 AM PST

Actor Charlie Sheen has said he is "doing great" after being fired from the hit US sitcom Two and a Half Men by Warner Bros Television.

VIDEO: Women in Turkey face gender gap

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PST

Women in Turkey continue to struggle with gender gap as critics say their advancement is blocked by conservative Islamic values.

VIDEO: Bull jumps into crowd in Venezuela

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 10:56 PM PST

Amateur footage has emerged of a bull jumping into the stands at a bullring in eastern Venezuela.

Fortress of fear

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:20 AM PST

Egyptian Bastille: Inside secret police's infamous torture base

Day in pictures

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:03 AM PST

A selection of striking images from around the world

Gender agenda

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:09 AM PST

How tiny African kingdom became world beacon of sexual equality

Armed response

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:41 AM PST

Moves to ease Arizona gun laws, despite Tucson shootings

Hollywood's fallen star

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:00 AM PST

Charlie Sheen's colurful life in the spotlight
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