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| Friday, 08 May, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta |
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ten US banks fail 'stress tests' Ten US banks need a combined $74.6bn (£50bn) of extra funds to boost their cash reserves, the government says. |
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| Pakistan 'to eliminate militants' Pakistan's PM orders the army to "eliminate militants and terrorists", as operations against the Taleban are stepped up. | |
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| US ex-soldier guilty of Iraq rape A US jury finds a former US private guilty of the rape of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the killing of her and her family. | |
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| US court rejects Demjanjuk plea The US Supreme Court rejects a plea by Nazi war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk to block his deportation to Germany. | |
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| Obama pursues better Russia ties President Barack Obama says the US and Russia have an "excellent opportunity" to improve relations on a "whole host of issues". | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Aristocrat guilty of manslaughter A white aristocrat is convicted of the manslaughter of a poacher on his estate in 2006 in a trial that has gripped Kenya. |
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| Fighting erupts in eastern Chad Heavy fighting between Chadian troops and rebels erupts, a day after the government says the rebels have been defeated. | |
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| Amnesty law for DR Congo militias A law granting amnesty to militias in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is passed by parliament. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Ten US banks fail 'stress tests' Ten US banks need a combined $74.6bn (£50bn) of extra funds to boost their cash reserves, the government says. |
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| US court rejects Demjanjuk plea The US Supreme Court rejects a plea by Nazi war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk to block his deportation to Germany. | |
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| US ex-soldier guilty of Iraq rape A US jury finds a former US private guilty of the rape of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the killing of her and her family. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Chinese reveal child quake toll China finally issues a figure for the number of children who died in the Sichuan quake - far lower than independent estimates. |
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| Dozens held at Malaysian protest Dozens are arrested in the Malaysia state of Perak, at opposition protests against a government takeover of the state. | |
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| 'Dumped' dogs turn to cannibalism Hundreds of dogs abandoned by Malaysian villagers on uninhabited islands eat one another after weeks of starvation. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Eurozone interest rates cut to 1% Eurozone rates are cut to 1% and the European Central Bank says it plans to pump about 60bn euros into the region's economy. |
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| Turkish massacre villagers flee Dozens of Turkish villagers flee their homes in fear of reprisals for this week's wedding massacre. | |
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| US court rejects Demjanjuk plea The US Supreme Court rejects a plea by Nazi war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk to block his deportation to Germany. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | UN laments choking of Bethlehem The UN accuses Israel of strangling development of the Bethlehem region in the occupied West Bank. |
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| Iran hangs nine convicts in jail Iran executes nine people in jail in Tehran and Kerman, including four convicted murders and five drug traffickers. | |
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| US ex-soldier guilty of Iraq rape A US jury finds a former US private guilty of the rape of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the killing of her and her family. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan 'to eliminate militants' Pakistan's PM orders the army to "eliminate militants and terrorists", as operations against the Taleban are stepped up. |
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| Delhi's turn in Indian election Voting closes in the fourth phase of India's marathon election, which included the key battleground of Delhi. | |
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| Afghan anger at deadly US strikes Hundreds of Afghans stage angry protests at the deaths of civilians in US air strikes earlier this week. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Cabinet expense claims published Gordon Brown claimed £6,000 after paying his brother for a cleaner at his Westminster flat, it is reported. |
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| Eight guilty in child abuse case Eight members of a paedophile network are found guilty of a range of charges relating to child abuse and indecent images. | |
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| Lumley in public clash on Gurkhas Actress Joanna Lumley puts minister Phil Woolas on the spot over the Gurkhas after a highly charged chance meeting. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | All school Sats tests 'might go' Science Sats taken by 11-year-olds in England are being scrapped - English and maths could follow. |
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| More pupils on free school meals The number of pupils in England's schools entitled to free school meals has increased, figures show. | |
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| More children in private schools Official census data for England's school population shows the independent sector is managing to attract more pupils. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Murder case police arrest officer A Cheshire Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of his partner and fellow officer in a car crash. |
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| Memorial unveiled for murdered Pc A memorial stone is to be unveiled in Bradford in honour of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, who was shot dead in the city in 2005. | |
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| 'Stoned' dog leads to drugs find A pensioner in Berkshire alerted police to a suspected drugs factory next-door after her pet dog seemed "stoned". | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| Ten US banks fail 'stress tests' Ten US banks need a combined $74.6bn (£50bn) of extra funds to boost their cash reserves, the government says. |
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| Eurozone interest rates cut to 1% Eurozone rates are cut to 1% and the European Central Bank says it plans to pump about 60bn euros into the region's economy. | |
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| Sales slump doubles losses at GM General Motors announces a loss of $6bn for the first three months of this year as a massive slump in sales hits revenues. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Dylan tops the US Billboard chart Bob Dylan tops the US album chart for the fifth time with Together Through Life, his 33rd studio album. |
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| Abba pair unveil new pop tracks Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus record their first new pop songs for 15 years - with one sung by a group of hotel staff. | |
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| Judge turns down Polanski request A judge in Los Angeles says film director Roman Polanski must appear in person to seek the dismissal of 1978 rape case against him. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Shrimp tuned to ocean temperature Sensitive shrimp stocks could plummet if oceans warm up as predicted, say researchers. |
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| European prepares to command ISS Frank de Winne is about to become the first European astronaut to command the ISS. | |
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| Wild fruit trees face extinction Exploitation is threatening the forests in central Asia, home to the fruit trees that could help secure our future food supply. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Duke Nukem developer goes bust Games developer 3D Realms goes bust due to lack of funds. |
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| Amazon unveils Kindle DX e-reader Amazon announces a new version of the Kindle, called the DX, aimed at reading documents and newspapers. | |
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| Nintendo reports record profits Nintendo reports an increase in profits but forecasts lower figures in the near future. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Trial drugs 'reverse' Alzheimer's Scientists say they have successfully reversed the effects of Alzheimer's with experimental drugs. |
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| Blind boy starts China treatment A blind toddler "is doing well" after starting stem cell therapy treatment in China following a £40,000 appeal. | |
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| Bustle returns to Mexico streets Daily life returns to the streets of Mexico, after a five-day shutdown imposed by the government in a bid to contain the virus - as cases worldwide continue to increase. | |
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| 1945: Germany signs unconditional surrender Germany signs an unconditional surrender ending six years of war in Europe. | |||
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| 1976: More bodies found after Italy quake Italy's worst earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale kills more than 550 people and leaves 80,000 homeless. | |||
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| 1965: Huge Rhodesia election win for Smith White voters in the African colony of Rhodesia back Prime Minister Ian Smith's Rhodesian Front which is demanding independence from the UK. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Debutant Onions inspires England Graham Onions takes five wickets on his debut as England take control of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's. |
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| Werder & Shakhtar make Uefa final Werder Bremen will play Shakhtar Donetsk in the Uefa Cup final after both scraped through their last-four ties on Thursday. | |
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| Ramirez given 50-match suspension Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez is handed a 50-match suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. | |
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| Drogba 'sorry' for referee abuse Didier Drogba issues an apology for his verbal assault on referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following Chelsea's Champions League exit on Wednesday. | |
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| Hearts 0-1 Hibernian Derek Riordan's late penalty gives Hibernian victory over 10-man Hearts at Tynecastle. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Drogba 'sorry' for referee abuse Didier Drogba issues an apology for his verbal assault on referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following Chelsea's Champions League exit on Wednesday. |
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| Werder & Shakhtar make Uefa final Werder Bremen will play Shakhtar Donetsk in the Uefa Cup final after both scraped through their last-four ties on Thursday. | |
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| Hearts 0-1 Hibernian Derek Riordan's late penalty gives Hibernian victory over 10-man Hearts at Tynecastle. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Debutant Onions inspires England Graham Onions takes five wickets on his debut as England take control of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's. |
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| Warne slams Cardiff Ashes debut The decision to host the first Ashes Test at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium is a disgrace, according to Australia legend Shane Warne. | |
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| McGrath and Sayers break records Anthony McGrath, who hit a career-best 211, and Joe Sayers break Yorkshire's third-wicket record against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Venus & Safina to meet in semis Venus Williams will face world number one Dinara Safina at the Italian Open after the pair win their quarter-finals. |
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| Gasquet among Eastbourne entrants Richard Gasquet and Ana Ivanovic will play at the Aegon International in June as Eastbourne hosts men's and women's tennis for the first time. | |
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| Liverpool to stage Davis Cup tie Liverpool will stage a Davis Cup tie for the first time when Great Britain face Poland in September. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Our MotoGP coverage has moved >>>> Click the link to reach our MotoGP section |
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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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| Button will not settle for podium Championship leader Jenson Button says he will take an aggressive approach to Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. | |
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