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TOP STORIES
	Republicans allow finance debate US Senate Republicans agree to a debate on the most significant reforms to financial regulations since the 1930s.
	Fears grow over Greece shockwaves The head of the IMF warns that the crisis in Greece could spread across Europe, as pressure grows on Germany to support a bail-out.
	US to set fire to oil rig leak The US plans to set fire to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after failed attempts to stem a leak from a sunken rig.
	Brown 'mortified' by bigot slur Gordon Brown is "mortified" after being caught on microphone describing someone he had just spoken to as a "bigoted woman".
	First offshore wind farm for US The US government approves controversial plans for its first offshore wind farm, which will operate off Cape Cod.

AFRICA
	Cameroon crash blamed on pilots A report blames pilot error for the 2007 crash of a Kenya Airways flight in Cameroon which killed all 114 passengers.
	'Child bride' inquiry in Nigeria Nigeria's Senate orders an investigation into reports that one of its members has married a 13-year-old Egyptian girl.
	Niger 'faces total crop failure' Niger is threatened with total crop failure in some areas - a situation worse than in 2005, the UN humanitarian chief tells the BBC.

AMERICAS
	Republicans allow finance debate US Senate Republicans agree to a debate on the most significant reforms to financial regulations since the 1930s.
	US to set fire to oil rig leak The US plans to set fire to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after failed attempts to stem a leak from a sunken rig.
	First offshore wind farm for US The US government approves controversial plans for its first offshore wind farm, which will operate off Cape Cod.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Thai protesters clash with troops A convoy of Thailand's red-shirt protesters clashes with troops in northern Bangkok, with a number of casualties reported.
	Australia to ban cigarette logos The Australian government is set to announce new rules banning logos and colour from cigarette packaging.
	China stripped of Sydney bronze China is stripped of the Olympic bronze medal won by the women's gymnastic team at the 2000 Games in Sydney for using an underage gymnast.

EUROPE
	Fears grow over Greece shockwaves The head of the IMF warns that the crisis in Greece could spread across Europe, as pressure grows on Germany to support a bail-out.
	Brown apology for 'bigoted' jibe Gordon Brown has been caught on microphone describing a voter he had just spoken to in Rochdale as a "bigoted woman".
	Chechen head 'had no murder role' Chechnya's leader played no part in a dissident's murder in Austria, his spokesman says, despite Austrian police claims.

MIDDLE EAST
	Egypt sentences 'Hezbollah cell' A court convicts 26 men accused of working for Hezbollah of planning terrorist attacks on ships and tourist sites.
	Palestinians die in Gaza tunnel Four Palestinians die in a smuggling tunnel under Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics say.
	'Child bride' inquiry in Nigeria Nigeria's Senate orders an investigation into reports that one of its members has married a 13-year-old Egyptian girl.

SOUTH ASIA
	Prominent Kandahar elder killed A prominent Afghan tribal leader who spoke of his fears of assassination by the Taliban has been killed near Kandahar.
	Maoists converge on Nepal capital Thousands of Maoists converge on the Nepalese capital ahead of planned protests aimed at toppling the government.
	India 'mass killer' elephant hunt Wildlife experts in India look for a bull elephant accused of killing at least 10 female elephants in atear.

UK
	Brown 'mortified' by bigot slur Gordon Brown is "mortified" after being caught on microphone describing someone he had just spoken to as a "bigoted woman".
	England 'lagging on lung cancer' Lung cancer patients in England are much less likely to survive the disease than their Scandinavian counterparts, a study suggests.
	Teacher 'thought he killed boy' A "frustrated" teacher who attacked a pupil with a dumbbell told police he thought he had killed the boy, a court hears.

UK EDUCATION
	Governors told Sats must be taken School governors are told they must ensure Sats tests in primary schools in England take place during a boycott by heads.
	Student attack on fees 'secrecy' Top universities are concealing their plans for tuition fees until after the election, Oxford University students claim.
	Teacher 'thought he killed boy' A "frustrated" teacher who attacked a pupil with a dumbbell told police he thought he had killed the boy, a court hears.

ENGLAND
	Boy, 14 , accused of stab murder A 14-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 45-year-old man accused of sexual offences.
	Drugs baron 'faces £100m claim' Jailed drugs baron Curtis Warren is facing legal action to force him to pay tens of millions of pounds to the States of Jersey.
	Libel blow for 'worst tennis pro' A tennis player loses his libel claim against a national newspaper which labelled him the "world's worst" professional.

BUSINESS
	Fears grow over Greece shockwaves The head of the IMF warns that the crisis in Greece could spread across Europe, as pressure grows on Germany to support a bail-out.
	Hewlett-Packard in $1bn Palm deal Palm, a pioneer in the smart phone business, is being bought by US computer giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) for $1bn (£657m).
	US interest rates kept on hold The US Federal Reserve kept its main interest rate at a near zero level, saying it expects to hold it there for an "extended period."

ENTERTAINMENT
	Bullock adopts child and divorces Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock secretly adopts a newborn baby and is divorcing her husband, People magazine reveals.
	McQueen took drugs before suicide Fashion's Alexander McQueen took a cocktail of drugs before he hanged himself amid grief and work pressure, an inquest finds.
	Bid to ban 'racist' Tintin book A Congolese man tries to have a controversial Tintin book banned in the cartoon star's home of Belgium.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Space rock has 'frosted surface' Scientists detect water-ice on the surface of an asteroid for the first time.
	Oak disease 'threatens landscape' A deadly disease that kills native species of oak trees is threatening to change the landscape, say tree groups.
	New British moth is world first A moth new to science and found nowhere else in the world has been formally recognised as living in the UK.

TECHNOLOGY
	Legality of iPhone raid queried The case of Apple versus Gizmodo takes new twist as state lawyers consider the legality of the raid.
	Hewlett-Packard in $1bn Palm deal Palm, a pioneer in the smart phone business, is being bought by US computer giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) for $1bn (£657m).
	Google warning on fake anti-virus Google has found that fake anti-virus programs account for 15% of all malicious software

HEALTH
	Call for bowel cancer screening A five-minute, one-off screening test could prevent thousands of people dying from bowel cancer every year, experts say.
	Chilli peppers 'help pain relief' The hot substance in chilli peppers is opening up a new way to block pain, say experts.
	'Pick the right veg' for health Obvious choices of fruit and vegetables are not necessarily the healthiest, say researchers.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1986: Soviets admit nuclear accident The Soviet Union acknowledges there has been an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine.
	1996: Gunman runs amok in Tasmania At least 32 die when a man opens fire indiscriminately on a crowded tourist area of Tasmania, Australia.
	1945: Italian partisans kill Mussolini Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy until his downfall in 1943, has been killed by partisans along with his mistress, Clara Petacci, and some close associates.

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TOP STORIES
	Barcelona 1-0 Inter (agg 2-3) Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan produce a defensive masterclass to reach the Champions League final at the expense of holders Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
	China stripped of Sydney bronze China is stripped of the Olympic bronze medal won by the women's gymnastic team at the 2000 Games in Sydney for using an underage gymnast.
	Bayern launch Ribery ban appeal Bayern Munich will appeal against a three-match ban imposed on Franck Ribery which has ruled him out of the Champions League final on 22 May.
	Bopara leads England to victory Ravi Bopara scores 62 to help England beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in their first ICC Twenty20 warm-up game.
	Kers could make 2011 F1 comeback Formula One's KERS power-boost systems could make a comeback next season in a cheaper and more powerful guise.

FOOTBALL
	Barcelona 1-0 Inter (agg 2-3) Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan produce a defensive masterclass to reach the Champions League final at the expense of holders Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
	Liverpool v Atletico M (agg 0-1) Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-finals.
	Bayern launch Ribery ban appeal Bayern Munich will appeal against a three-match ban imposed on Franck Ribery which has ruled him out of the Champions League final on 22 May.

CRICKET
	Bopara leads England to victory Ravi Bopara scores 62 to help England beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in their first ICC Twenty20 warm-up game.
	Chris Evans's Friday sporting challenge - Cricket The 14th BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show sporting challenge takes place at the home of cricket, Lords, where former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan teaches Chris Evans and Jonny Saunders how to bowl, bat and field like a pair of pros.
	Antigua stadium gets green light The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will host international cricket again after passing an inspection by the International Cricket Council.

TENNIS
	Nadal eases into Rome third round Spain's Rafael Nadal remains on course to retain his Rome Masters title after sweeping aside Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-1 6-3 to reach the third round.
	Henin wins despite broken finger Justine Henin reaches the second round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix with 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 win over Julia Goerges despite carrying an injury.
	Keothavong handed Morocco victory Anne Keothavong goes through in Fes after opponent Carla Suarez Navarro retires injured but fellow Briton Katie O'Brien is beaten.

MOTORSPORT
	Kers could make 2011 F1 comeback Formula One's KERS power-boost systems could make a comeback next season in a cheaper and more powerful guise.
	Cloud forces Japan MotoGP switch The Japan MotoGP is switched to 3 October because of air travel problems caused by the cloud of volcanic ash in Europe.
	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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