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	Friday, 19 March, 2010, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	New US-Russia nuclear deal 'soon' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says there is "substantial" progress on a new nuclear disarmament deal with Russia.
	US health bill 'will cut deficit' Congressional officials say the healthcare bill will cut the deficit by $138bn over 10 years, ahead of a possible vote on Sunday.
	US man admits Mumbai attacks role US citizen David Headley changes his plea and admits his role in the deadly Mumbai attacks in 2008.
	Netanyahu offers 'to build trust' Israel's PM phones Hillary Clinton to say his country will make a "real effort" to help the US restart Mid-East peace talks.
	Polanski lawyers file new appeal Lawyers for Roman Polanski file an appeal over alleged judicial misconduct in his 1970s US trial for sex with a 13-year-old girl.

AFRICA
	Nigeria recalls Libya ambassador Nigeria recalls its ambassador to Libya after leader Muammar Gaddafi suggested Nigeria be divided into two states.
	Zuma survives no-confidence vote South Africa's President Zuma survives a vote of no-confidence by MPs - the first such motion since apartheid ended.
	Gambia charges over 'coup plot' Senior officials and businessmen are charged with trying to overthrow Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, officials say.

AMERICAS
	US health bill 'will cut deficit' Congressional officials say the healthcare bill will cut the deficit by $138bn over 10 years, ahead of a possible vote on Sunday.
	Polanski lawyers file new appeal Lawyers for Roman Polanski file an appeal over alleged judicial misconduct in his 1970s US trial for sex with a 13-year-old girl.
	New US-Russia nuclear deal 'soon' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says there is "substantial" progress on a new nuclear disarmament deal with Russia.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Thai protesters vow to stay put Thai 'red shirt' opposition demonstrators say they plan to stay in Bangkok indefinitely, albeit in smaller numbers.
	UN body rejects bluefin tuna ban A US- and EU-backed bid to ban trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna fails, raising fears for the species' future.
	China irked by UK rights report China accuses Britain of staging a political show after its official review of human rights is highly critical of Beijing's record.

EUROPE
	EU's foreign chief in Gaza visit The EU's foreign policy chief visits the Gaza Strip as militants there fire a rocket into Israel, killing one person.
	MEPs hear torture exports claims Amnesty International tells MEPs European firms are exporting items used for torture, in spite of EU rules.
	Dresden WWII toll put at 25,000 Up to 25,000 people died in the Allied bombing of Dresden in 1945 - fewer than often estimated, an official German report says.

MIDDLE EAST
	EU's foreign chief in Gaza visit The EU's foreign policy chief visits the Gaza Strip as militants there fire a rocket into Israel, killing one person.
	Netanyahu offers 'to build trust' Israel's PM phones Hillary Clinton to say his country will make a "real effort" to help the US restart Mid-East peace talks.
	Rocket fire from Gaza kills man A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel kills a man, the first fatal rocket attack since Israel's campaign last year.

SOUTH ASIA
	Kidnapped Sahil returns to the UK Five-year-old Sahil Saeed returns to the family home in Oldham, as three people are charged with his kidnapping in Pakistan.
	US man admits Mumbai attacks role US citizen David Headley changes his plea and admits his role in the deadly Mumbai attacks in 2008.
	Indian children 'sacrifice' probe Five children poisoned to death in a village in India may have been sacrificed, police say.

UK
	George Cross for Army bomb heroes Two Army bomb disposal experts have been awarded the George Cross for their gallantry in Afghanistan.
	Kidnapped Sahil returns to the UK Five-year-old Sahil Saeed returns to the family home in Oldham, as three people are charged with his kidnapping in Pakistan.
	Baby boy abandoned at shop dies A newborn baby boy dies after being abandoned at the back of a shop in Cwmcarn, Gwent Police say.

UK EDUCATION
	Universities feel funding squeeze Three quarters of England's universities are facing real-term budget cuts - for the first time since Labour came to power.
	'One in seven' students attacked One in seven female students has been the victim of a serious sexual or physical assault, a survey suggests.
	Asthma death boy 'was neglected' A boy who suffered an asthma attack at a Stockport school died of natural causes contributed to by neglect, an inquest jury rules.

ENGLAND
	Man guilty of dog attack murder A man is convicted of the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was mauled by dogs before being stabbed.
	Woman died of mushroom poisoning A woman died from poisoning after eating fatal death cap mushrooms she had mistaken for field mushrooms, an inquest hears.
	Palace perked by P-Diddy bid talk Crystal Palace's administrator says he would "welcome" a bid by rap star P-Diddy, who is said to be interested in the club.

BUSINESS
	BA talks continue into the night Talks between British Airways and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action have continued into the night.
	UK borrowing less than expected UK borrowing could be less than forecast this financial year after better-than-expected February figures and revised January data.
	UK to produce Nissan electric car Nissan is to build its new electric car, the Leaf, in Sunderland, safeguarding hundreds of jobs, the Japanese firm announces.

ENTERTAINMENT
	French 'game show' mimics torture A French TV documentary shows people in a spoof game show giving what they think are huge electric shocks to contestants.
	Polanski lawyers file new appeal Lawyers for Roman Polanski file an appeal over alleged judicial misconduct in his 1970s US trial for sex with a 13-year-old girl.
	French photographer wins £30,000 French photographer Sophie Ristelhueber has won this year's Deutsche Borse Photography prize.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Invisibility cloak created in 3-D Scientists create the first cloaking device to render an object invisible in three dimensions.
	UN body rejects bluefin tuna ban A US- and EU-backed bid to ban trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna fails, raising fears for the species' future.
	'Hobbit' island's deeper history New tool discoveries push back the date for the earliest human occupation of Flores Island, home of the famous hobbit species.

TECHNOLOGY
	Facebook rules out 'panic button' Facebook says it will not install a "panic button" on its main pages for users to report suspected paedophiles, but will develop its existing reporting system.
	Choice screen gives browser boost Web browser Opera says its downloads in Europe have doubled since Microsoft began offering a choice.
	Spammers survive botnet shutdowns A series of strikes against botnets has not dented cyber criminals' appetite for sending spam, say security experts.

HEALTH
	Brain probe hope for epileptics A US study says electrical deep brain stimulation is a promising therapy for epileptics who do not respond to drug treatment.
	Hypnotherapy 'can help gut pain' Use of hypnotherapy to ease irritable bowel syndrome could help patients and might save money, says an expert.
	Impotence 'link to heart death' Impotence is a strong predictor of heart attack and death among high risk patients, say German researchers.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1967: Supertanker Torrey Canyon hits rocks The supertanker Torrey Canyon has run aground between Land's End and the Scilly Isles, leaking oil into the sea.
	1979: Three die in Golborne mine blast Three die and eight are seriously injured in an explosion at a colliery in Lancashire.
	1974: Violent border clashes at Golan Heights Two Israeli soldiers are killed and three others injured along the Golan Heights.

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TOP STORIES
	Fulham 4-1 Juventus (agg 5-4) Fulham produce a stunning second-leg comeback against nine-man Juventus to make the Europa League quarter-finals.
	Woods strategy surprises Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus says he is surprised by Tiger Woods' decision not to play any events before his Masters comeback.
	Bolt places 400m mission on hold Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt says he is unlikely to target the 400m record until after London 2012.
	Liverpool 3-0 Lille (agg 3-1) Fernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool keep their season alive with victory over Lille and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
	France coach attacks racist fans France coach Marc Lievremont hits out after receiving letters claiming Guadeloupe-born back Mathieu Bastareaud shows a lack of allegiance to France.

FOOTBALL
	Fulham 4-1 Juventus (agg 5-4) Fulham produce a stunning second-leg comeback against nine-man Juventus to make the Europa League quarter-finals.
	Liverpool 3-0 Lille (agg 3-1) Fernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool keep their season alive with victory over Lille and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
	Villa puts Valencia into quarters David Villa's hat-trick helps Valencia progress to the Europa League quarter-finals on away goals following a thrilling 4-4 second-leg draw at Werder Bremen.

CRICKET
	New Zealand v Australia live score New Zealand take on Australia in the first Test in Wellington.
	Pietersen wary of Hawk-Eye effect Kevin Pietersen believes the increasing use of technology in cricket will force batsmen to adjust their techniques.
	Broad fresh after first Test toil England's Stuart Broad declares himself fit for the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka, which starts on Saturday.

TENNIS
	Jankovic into Indian Wells semis Sixth seed Jelena Jankovic is made to work hard before beating Alisa Kleybanova in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open.
	Latest scores - BNP Paribas Open Latest scores from the BNP Paribas Open in California, where Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal are among the star names in action.
	Murray through but Djokovic exits Andy Murray reaches the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open after opponent Nicolas Almagro retires injured, but Novak Djokovic is sent crashing out.

MOTORSPORT
	Monza to keep Italian Grand Prix The Italian Grand Prix will remain at Monza until 2016 after a deal between Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and the historic track's managers.
	Hungarian MotoGP cancelled again The inaugural Hungarian MotoGP is cancelled for a second time and replaced by a fourth race in Spain.
	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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