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TOP STORIES
	Thai troops clash with protesters Thai security forces fire live rounds after moving in to seal off a heavily defended encampment of protesters in Bangkok.
	Three held in New York bomb plot US authorities arrest three men said to be linked to a suspect charged with the New York Times Square bomb attempt.
	IPCC report 'errors' review opens A UN-commissioned review into the workings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change opens in Amsterdam.
	Somali pirates release UK tanker Somali pirates release a UK-flagged ship with 26 crew after a ransom is paid, the EU mission says.
	US funds for Israel rocket system Barack Obama is to ask the US Congress for an extra $200m in military aid for Israel to help install a rocket defence system.

AFRICA
	Dubai 'frees' Nigeria ex-governor Nigerian political powerbroker James Ibori is reportedly freed on bail in Dubai after being arrested on corruption charges.
	Somali pirates release UK tanker Somali pirates release a UK-flagged ship with 26 crew after a ransom is paid, the EU mission says.
	SA author dies in Libya disaster An award-winning South African writer was one of those killed in Wednesday's plane crash in Libya.

AMERICAS
	Three held in New York bomb plot US authorities arrest three men said to be linked to a suspect charged with the New York Times Square bomb attempt.
	Venezuelan natural gas rig sinks A gas platform has sunk off Venezuela, but the energy minister says it poses no risk to the environment.
	Cuban cultural icons get US visas Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez and prima ballerina Alicia Alonso get US visas for the first time in decades.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Thai troops clash with protesters Thai security forces fire live rounds after moving in to seal off a heavily defended encampment of protesters in Bangkok.
	'Control regained' in Kyrgyz city The interim Kyrgyz government says it has regained control of offices in Osh, stormed by the ousted president's supporters.
	At least 21 killed in China mine An explosion at a mine in China's Guizhou province kills at least 21 miners, state media reports.

EUROPE
	Libya crash survivor boy 'stable' A Dutch boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash in Libya in which 103 people were killed is said to be in a stable condition.
	Bomb blast outside Greek prison A bomb explodes outside a maximum security prison near the Greek capital, Athens, following a telephone warning, police say.
	IPCC report 'errors' review opens A UN-commissioned review into the workings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change opens in Amsterdam.

MIDDLE EAST
	Libya crash survivor boy 'stable' A Dutch boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash in Libya in which 103 people were killed is said to be in a stable condition.
	US funds for Israel rocket system Barack Obama is to ask the US Congress for an extra $200m in military aid for Israel to help install a rocket defence system.
	US guilty plea over Iran exports A Taiwanese businessman pleads guilty in a US court to trying to ship missile parts to Iran in violation of a US embargo.

SOUTH ASIA
	Afghans protest against Nato raid Hundreds of villagers in eastern Afghanistan protest over a Nato military raid, which they claim killed several civilians.
	Three held in New York bomb plot US authorities arrest three men said to be linked to a suspect charged with the New York Times Square bomb attempt.
	IPCC report 'errors' review opens A UN-commissioned review into the workings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change opens in Amsterdam.

UK
	Cameron to finish naming his team David Cameron is expected to put the finishing touches to his ministerial team on Friday, before going to Scotland for talks.
	Airport parking fees 'ridiculous' Car parking charges at some UK airports are "ridiculously high," according to a consumer watchdog.
	Beckham hands over 2018 Cup bid Football icon David Beckham delivers the 1,752-page bid book which he hopes will persuade Fifa to award England the 2018 World Cup.

UK EDUCATION
	Students may pay higher loan rate Graduates may have to pay higher interest rates on their student loans, the UK's top universities suggest.
	Gove sets out 'new education era' Michael Gove has set out the priorities for education, saying they mark a new era.
	Bogus students face global action Dishonest agents who help bogus students get into the UK are being targeted in an international initiative.

ENGLAND
	Robbery charge for Cheryl brother Four people, including the brother of Cheryl Cole, are charged in connection with an armed robbery at a post office.
	Hammer killer refused interview A psychopath who killed a Teesside doctor with a hammer is refused the right to a face-to-face newspaper interview.
	Stabbed woman's sister arrested Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Kent who was stabbed arrest her 49-year-old sister.

BUSINESS
	Eight banks face US investigation Eight banks are facing a US investigation into the rating of their mortgage products, the BBC understands.
	EADS sees quarterly profits fall European aerospace giant EADS sees a 39% fall in quarterly profits, but is optimistic about the future.
	Sony shares fall by 7% on outlook Electronics giant Sony sees its share price fall by more than 7% on reaction to its latest profits outlook.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Choir beat Pope to Classical Brit The winners of a TV talent show have beaten the Pope to the album of the year at the Classical Brit Awards.
	Penn sentenced over snapper spat Hollywood actor Sean Penn is ordered to perform 300 hours of community service following a spat with a photographer.
	Four museums in running for award The Ashmolean Museum, the Ulster Museum, Blists Hill Victorian Town and The Herbert Art Gallery are in 0the running for the £100,000 Art Fund prize.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	IPCC report 'errors' review opens A UN-commissioned review into the workings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change opens in Amsterdam.
	Atlantis ready for final voyage The US space shuttle Atlantis is about to undertake what is expected to be its final mission before retirement.
	Night-time creatures 'in crisis' Moths and bats are "in crisis", say conservationists, who are asking the public to take part in a national survey.

TECHNOLOGY
	Facebook downplays crisis meeting Facebook is facing more trouble from users on privacy as employees get a chance to air their views.
	Adobe's row with Apple escalates A war of words between the two tech firms escalates as Adobe publishes a critical letter and series of adverts aimed at Apple.
	BT expands 'super-fast network' UK telecoms company BT says it will extend its super-fast fibre broadband rollout to nearly 70% of the UK by 2015.

HEALTH
	DNA clue to life at high altitude The ability of Tibetans to live high in the mountains may be due largely to 10 genes in their DNA, researchers say.
	Trauma 'not rife among UK troops' Serious mental issues are not nearly as common as feared in UK troops who have served in combat zones, a study says.
	Sugar drops 'ease baby jab pain' Babies should be given something sugary before a jab to reduce pain, Canadian researchers say.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1955: Communist states sign Warsaw Pact The Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies sign a defence pact in the Polish capital, Warsaw, places all member countries under one military command.
	1991: Mandela's wife jailed for kidnaps Winnie Mandela, the wife of anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela, is given a six-year jail term for her part in the kidnap of four youths.
	1964: Nasser and Khrushchev divert the Nile The Egyptian and Russian leaders end phase one of the construction of the Aswan High Dam by blowing up a huge sand barrage to divert the course of the Nile.

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TOP STORIES
	Beckham hands over 2018 Cup bid Football icon David Beckham delivers the 1,752-page bid book which he hopes will persuade Fifa to award England the 2018 World Cup.
	Classy England cruise into final England stroll to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 semi-finals to reach an ICC tournament final for the first time since 2004.
	Capello considering new formation England manager Fabio Capello is considering playing with three central defenders at the World Cup finals in South Africa, BBC Sport understands.
	Australia target world final spot Australia look to set up a World Twenty20 final against England by beating Pakistan in semi-finals in St Lucia on Friday.
	Birmingham opt to release Benitez Christian Benitez leaves Birmingham City after the club opted not to take up the option to sign the Ecuadorian on a permanent deal.

CRICKET
	Sri Lanka to face England in semi Sri Lanka will face England in the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 after eliminating India in a thrilling Super Eights match.
	Aussies crush Windies to advance Australia ease into the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a ruthless six-wicket win over hosts West Indies in St Lucia.
	Collingwood demands England focus England captain Paul Collingwood urges his side not to get ahead of themselves after they ease into the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 in the West Indies.

TENNIS
	Federer returns to form in Madrid World number one Roger Federer gets back to winning ways with victory over Benjamin Becker at the Madrid Open.
	Murray to take on Chela in Madrid Andy Murray will focus only on his first match at this week's Madrid Open as he attempts to recover some form following an indifferent start to 2010.
	Safina suffers shock Madrid exit Defending champion Dinara Safina makes a shock exit from the Madrid Open as she slumps to a 7-6 7-6 defeat by Czech qualifier Klara Zakopalova.

MOTORSPORT
	McLaren fear Monaco traffic jam McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh predicts the difference in pace between F1 teams will make qualifying at Monaco "very, very difficult" this week.
	MotoGP star Lorenzo wants to try F1 car MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo takes the chance to watch his home Grand Prix in Barcelona and reveals he'd like to follow his Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi and have a go in a Formula One car.(UK users only)
	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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