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TOP STORIES
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.
  Left 'set to beat' Sarkozy party
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party is heading for a defeat, exit polls from regional elections indicate.
  Beckham 'set to miss World Cup'
David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tears an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.
  Brady defiant over sex 'cover-up'
The Catholic primate of all-Ireland rejects calls to resign over claims he helped cover up a sex abuse investigation in the 1970s.
  Lula in Israel for Mid-East tour
Brazil's president arrives in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour in which he will try to throw his country's weight behind the peace process.
AFRICA
French hostages 'freed in Darfur'
Two French hostages seized in the Central African Republic in November have been freed, the French foreign minister says.
  Winnie denies maligning Mandela
Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.
  Mogadishu residents told to leave
Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues.
AMERICAS
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.
  US fury at Mexico consular deaths
Three people connected to the US consulate in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez have been killed, the White House says.
  Lula in Israel for Mid-East tour
Brazil's president arrives in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour in which he will try to throw his country's weight behind the peace process.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Thai protest sets poll deadline
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters march in Bangkok to press the government to call new elections.
  China denies currency undervalued
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.
  Kazakh leader's fury over flood
Kazakhstan's president calls for the prosecution of anyone suspected of causing a recent flooding in which dozens died.
EUROPE
Left 'set to beat' Sarkozy party
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party is heading for a defeat, exit polls from regional elections indicate.
  BA strike is unjustified - Adonis
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".
  Brady defiant over sex 'cover-up'
The Catholic primate of all-Ireland rejects calls to resign over claims he helped cover up a sex abuse investigation in the 1970s.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.
  PM Maliki extends Iraqi poll lead
Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki's bloc strengthens its lead over its main rivals with partial election results now in from all 18 provinces.
  Hamas leader seized in West Bank
A leading member of the Hamas militant group, Mahar Uda, is arrested in the West Bank, the Israeli army says.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan attack 'was warning to US'
Bomb attacks on the Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to US and Nato forces not to target the region, the Taliban say.
  Suicide bomb hits Pakistan's Swat
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, a day after twin blasts leave dozens dead in Lahore.
  England shrug off Tigers revival
England close day three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 131-5, a lead of 434, after choosing not to enforce the follow-on.
UK
Clegg: Lib Dems offer real change
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says a vote for his party is "a bold commitment to hope and opportunity".
  BA strike is unjustified - Adonis
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".
  Prison officers stabbed by inmate
Three prison officers are stabbed with a broken bottle by an inmate at Durham's high-security Frankland jail.
UK EDUCATION
Schools 'force' young mothers out
Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.
  Black fathers urged over children
Black fathers need to become more involved with their children to help tackle their social problems, an MP will say.
  BNP teachers will not be banned
Members of the BNP or any group that might promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.
ENGLAND
Prison officers stabbed by inmate
Three prison officers are stabbed with a broken bottle by an inmate at Durham's high-security Frankland jail.
  Girl's memorial sculpture stolen
A statue dedicated to a teenager killed in a car crash is stolen from the grounds of her school in Essex.
  Bikers in Wootton Bassett tribute
Thousands of motorcyclists starts a ride to Wootton Bassett to honour the people of the Wiltshire town - and the soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
China denies currency undervalued
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.
  US bank regulation bill expected
A new bill to tighten regulation of US banks is due to be unveiled, but it may struggle to get backing in the Senate.
  BA strike is unjustified - Adonis
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".
ENTERTAINMENT
Drug ring 'link' in Haim's death
Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say.
  Hollies miss Hall of Fame honour
The two remaining original members of pop group The Hollies are to miss the group's induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in New York.
  Phil Spector 'denied fair trial'
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector are appealing his murder conviction, claiming he was denied a fair trial.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
  Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans
Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".
  Climate linked to smaller birds
Songbirds on the US east coast are becoming smaller, a trend thought to be driven by the warming temperatures caused by climate change.
TECHNOLOGY
Net clash for web police projects
A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.
  China's stern warning to Google
China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.
  HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft
About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
HEALTH
Gum disease 'link' to early birth
Successful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers.
  Obese drinkers face 'double hit'
Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease compared with those who are slimmer, experts warn.
  New blood pressure approach urged
Occasionally high blood pressure may be a greater indicator of stroke risk than consistently high readings, researchers say.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1991: Birmingham Six freed after 16 years
The Birmingham Six walk free from jail after their convictions for the murder of 21 people in two pubs are quashed by the Court of Appeal.
  1984: Sinn Fein leader shot in street attack
Gunmen shoot and injure the Sinn Fein president, Gerry Adams, in an attack in central Belfast.
  1964: Jack Ruby sentenced to death
Jack Ruby has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

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TOP STORIES
Beckham 'set to miss World Cup'
David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tears an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.
  Alonso triumphs as Vettel fades
Fernando Alonso wins the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari after early leader Sebastian Vettel suffers a spark plug failure.
  Man Utd 3-0 Fulham
Wayne Rooney scores twice and Dimitar Berbatov adds a third as Manchester United beat Fulham to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
  Nerveless Els clinches CA title
A superb final-round 66 from South Africa's Ernie Els saw off the challenge of Charl Schwartzel to secure the WGC-CA Championship title.
  Sunderland 1-1 Man City
Adam Johnson's injury-time equaliser salvages a vital point for Manchester City in their bid to finish fourth in the Premier League.
FOOTBALL
Beckham 'set to miss World Cup'
David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tears an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.
  Man Utd 3-0 Fulham
Wayne Rooney scores twice and Dimitar Berbatov adds a third as Manchester United beat Fulham to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
  Sunderland 1-1 Man City
Adam Johnson's injury-time equaliser salvages a vital point for Manchester City in their bid to finish fourth in the Premier League.
CRICKET
England shrug off Tigers revival
England close day three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 131-5, a lead of 434, after choosing not to enforce the follow-on.
  Windies complete series with win
Chris Gayle scores 63 off 41 balls to steer the West Indies to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, finishing the series 4-1 up.
  Sinclair recalled by New Zealand
New Zealand recall Mathew Sinclair after a two-year absence from Test cricket in place of Neil Broom for the first Test against Australia.
TENNIS
Murray cruises past fitful Seppi
Andy Murray comes through the second round of the BNP Paribas Open with a comfortable 6-4 6-4 win over Italy's Andreas Seppi in Indian Wells
  Baltacha halted in Indian Wells
Britain's Elena Baltacha loses to Australian Alicia Molik in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California.
  Pakistan accept Davis Cup switch
Pakistan give up hope of hosting their Davis Cup tie against New Zealand after Friday's suicide attacks which killed 54 people in Lahore.
MOTORSPORT
Alonso triumphs as Vettel fades
Fernando Alonso wins the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari after early leader Sebastian Vettel suffers exhaust problems.
  Lorenzo poised to miss final test
Jorge Lorenzo admits he is likely to miss the final MotoGP pre-season test because of his hand injury.
  Raikkonen buoyed by rally debut
Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen says he is encouraged by his World Rally Championship debut for Citroen after finishing 30th in Sweden.

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