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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Germany stunned by shooting spree Germany is in shock after a teenager's gun rampage leaves 15 people dead - including nine schoolchildren. |
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| France ends four-decade Nato rift President Sarkozy announces France's return to Nato's military command, reversing decades of self-imposed exile. | |
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| Rich list hit by economic crisis The financial crisis takes its toll on the world's richest people, knocking 322 names off the Forbes 'rich list' of the world's billionaires. | |
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| Tariq Aziz guilty of Iraq murders Tariq Aziz, one of Saddam Hussein's closest advisers, is jailed for 15 years over the 1992 executions of Iraqi traders. | |
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| Thousands attend murder protests Rallies have taken place across Northern Ireland as people show their anger at the murders of two soldiers and a policeman. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | 'Civil war looms' in Madagascar The US ambassador to Madagascar warns the country is heading for civil war after pro-opposition soldiers force the army chief to resign. |
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| Zimbabwe judge orders MDC release Zimbabwe's Supreme Court orders the state to free MDC ministerial nominee Roy Bennett on bail. | |
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| Nigeria gay activists speak out Gay activists tell Nigeria's National Assembly they should throw out a new law banning gay marriage. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Alabama gunman 'had a hit list' The Alabama gunman who killed 10 people before turning his gun on himself, had drawn up a list of enemies, police say. |
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| New US law eases Cuba sanctions US President Barack Obama signs into law a government spending bill that will ease some sanctions on Cuba. | |
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| Rich list hit by economic crisis The financial crisis takes its toll on the world's richest people, knocking 322 names off the Forbes 'rich list' of the world's billionaires. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | US and China 'vow to avoid rows' The US and China will work to avoid clashes like the current sea dispute, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says. |
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| China's exports in sharp decline Chinese exports sank 25% in February from a year ago, figures show, as demand for the country's goods overseas falls. | |
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| N Korea spy meets abductee's son A former North Korean spy tells the son of a Japanese woman abducted by Pyongyang in 1978 that she believes she is alive. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Germany stunned by shooting spree Germany is in shock after a teenager's gun rampage leaves 15 people dead - including nine schoolchildren. |
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| France ends four-decade Nato rift President Sarkozy announces France's return to Nato's military command, reversing decades of self-imposed exile. | |
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| 'Four dead' in French avalanche Four people are dead after being swept away by an avalanche in the French Alps, reports say. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Tariq Aziz guilty of Iraq murders Tariq Aziz, one of Saddam Hussein's closest advisers, is jailed for 15 years over the 1992 executions of Iraqi traders. |
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| Jail term for Egypt ferry owner The fugitive owner of an Egyptian ferry that sank in 2006 has been sentenced to seven years in jail for involuntary manslaughter. | |
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| Broadcasters urge Saberi access International media outlets, including the BBC, call on Iran to allow access to detained journalist Roxana Saberi. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan arrests ahead of protest A ban on rallies is imposed in two Pakistani provinces and dozens of activists held to prevent them protesting, the opposition says. |
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| Heavy fighting in north Sri Lanka Sri Lankan troops and Tamil rebels fight fierce battles in the north, amid unconfirmed reports that a senior rebel is killed. | |
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| India's richest men lose billions Indian businessman Anil Ambani has been revealed as the biggest loser on the 2009 Forbes World Billionaire list, losing $31.9bn over the last 12 months. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Thousands attend murder protests Rallies have taken place across Northern Ireland as people show their anger at the murders of two soldiers and a policeman. |
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| DNA may free man after 27 years A man jailed 27 years ago for murdering a barmaid could be released from prison after DNA evidence was reviewed. | |
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| Man on gyrocopter murder charge A man is charged over the death of a hunt supporter who was hit by a gyrocopter in Warwickshire. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | University work call for pupils Teenagers should study university modules alongside their A-levels, a body representing schools and colleges says. |
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| Six months teacher training plan The government surprises teacher unions with an idea that career changers can train in half the usual time. | |
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| Care children 'failed' by system Ministers and education authorities face calls for action after exam results for children in care show no improvement. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | DNA may free man after 27 years A man jailed 27 years ago for murdering a barmaid could be released from prison after DNA evidence was reviewed. |
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| Man on gyrocopter murder charge A man is charged over the death of a hunt supporter who was hit by a gyrocopter in Warwickshire. | |
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| Lettuce nose-stuffer avoids jail A man who appeared on YouTube stuffing lettuce up his nose while working at Subway is told he could have been jailed. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Rich list hit by economic crisis The financial crisis takes its toll on the world's richest people, knocking 322 names off the Forbes 'rich list' of the world's billionaires. |
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| Freddie Mac reports massive loss US mortgage giant Freddie Mac reveals a loss of $50.1bn for 2008, and says it plans to ask the government for another $31bn of aid. | |
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| China's exports in sharp decline Chinese exports sank 25% in February from a year ago, figures show, as demand for the country's goods overseas falls. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Reality star Goody returns home Terminally ill reality TV star Jade Goody is said to be "thrilled" to be home to be with her family after leaving hospital in London. |
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| Music stars call for more power Robbie Williams is expected to join members of Radiohead, Blur and Pink Floyd to launch a lobby group for rock and pop artists. | |
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| Actor in Belfast nightclub arrest Former So Solid Crew member and actor Ashley Walters is arrested by police investigating an assault at a Belfast nightclub. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | 'Dracula' fish shows baby teeth A miniature Burmese fish has developed extraordinary fangs made of bone, scientists report. |
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| 'Peking Man' older than thought Iconic ancient human fossils from China are 200,000 years older than had previously been thought, a study shows. | |
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| Nasa space shuttle launch delayed Nasa delays the launch of its Discovery shuttle mission to the International Space Station after a fuel leak is detected. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Battery that 'charges in seconds' A simple change to lithium-ion battery manufacturing leads to cheaper, safer, faster-charging batteries. |
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| Google serves up behavioural ads Google has become latest firm to offer ads based on people's surfing habits. | |
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| Web founder's 'snooping' warning The integrity of the internet is under threat if "snooping" on people online goes unchecked, Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells Parliament. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Migraines 'raise pregnancy risk' Migraines substantially raise the low risk of a stroke during pregnancy, a US study suggests. |
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| Nano-treatment to torpedo cancer Nanotechnology raises hopes of destroying hard-to-treat cancers with highly targeted tumour-busting genes. | |
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| Recession thwarts healthy efforts A quarter of people are putting healthier eating on the back burner as the credit crunch bites, a report reveals. | |
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| 2004: Many die as bombs destroy Madrid trains At least 170 people are killed after powerful explosions tear through three Madrid train stations during the morning rush-hour. | |||
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| 1985: Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader There is a new man in charge at the Kremlin - Mikhail Gorbachev takes over following the death of Konstantin Chernenko. | |||
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| 1955: Farewell to scientist who discovered penicillin Sir Alexander Fleming - the man who first discovered the life-saving drug penicillin - dies of a heart attack. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Man Utd 2-0 Inter Milan (agg 2-0) Manchester United ease their way into the last eight of the Champions League after overcoming Inter Milan. |
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| Roma 1-0 Arsenal (agg 1-1) Arsenal beat Roma on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. | |
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| Barcelona 5-2 Lyon (agg 6-3) Barcelona withstand a brave Lyon comeback to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals. | |
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| FC Porto 0-0 A Madrid (agg 2-2) Porto comfortably keep Atletico Madrid at bay to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals. | |
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| Fulham 1-2 Blackburn Blackburn climb out of the relegation zone with a scrappy win which moves them up three places to 15th. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Man Utd 2-0 Inter Milan (agg 2-0) Manchester United ease their way into the last eight of the Champions League after overcoming Inter Milan. |
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| Roma 1-0 Arsenal (agg 1-1) Arsenal beat Roma on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. | |
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| Fulham 1-2 Blackburn Blackburn climb out of the relegation zone with a scrappy win which moves them up three places to 15th. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | England to tackle first-Test jinx England are to address their poor record in opening Tests, according to assistant coach Andy Flower. |
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| ECB to probe due diligence test The England and Wales Cricket Board is to review the way it carries out its "due diligence" on potential investors. | |
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| England women v Pakistan scores England take on Pakistan in their third game of the Women's World Cup. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Murray hopeful over Masters event Andy Murray will face either Florent Serra or Albert Montanes in his first match at the Masters Series event in Indian Wells. |
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| Burnham issues grass-roots plea Culture Minister Andy Burnham tells the BBC that Britain's leading sports must give more of their TV money to grass-roots projects. | |
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| Petchey calls for LTA to disband Former Davis Cup player Mark Petchey says the Lawn Tennis Association needs a major overhaul. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Formula One news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009. |
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| Brawn delighted just to make grid Ross Brawn is relishing the 2009 season for his newly-created Brawn GP team, but says just competing is an achievement in itself. | |
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| 'Lucky' Barrichello soothes Senna Rubens Barrichello admits an element of "luck" in being named Brawn GP's second driver and sympathises with Bruno Senna, who missed out on the position. | |
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