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Iran attacks US over Afghanistan

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:51 GMTLogin to discuss

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a 'double game' in Afghanistan.

China's exports see big increase

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:36:46 GMTLogin to discuss

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Collider to shut down for a year

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:18 GMTLogin to discuss

The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.

'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:14:34 GMTLogin to discuss

Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.

US 'hid terror suspect treatment'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:46 GMTLogin to discuss

A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.

Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:43:17 GMTLogin to discuss

US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.

Gaza activist's death case opens

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:16:14 GMTLogin to discuss

A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.

Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:07:37 GMTLogin to discuss

Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.

Ring may be giant 'impact crater'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:26:56 GMTLogin to discuss

Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say.

Leaping off the page - Belgian paper prints '3D edition'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:35:26 GMTLogin to discuss

A Belgian daily has issued what is thought to be Europe's first 3D newspaper - complete with cardboard viewing glasses.

Good egg - DNA of extinct birds found in ancient shells

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:22:57 GMTLogin to discuss

The eggshells of long-dead and extinct species are a particularly good source to find preserved DNA, researchers say.

Life bans for Yousuf and Younus

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:56:40 GMTLogin to discuss

Top Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are told they cannot represent their country again.

Onions ruled out of opening Test

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:35:58 GMTLogin to discuss

England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Friday with a back injury.

Bendtner shines as Arsenal progress

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:41:03 GMTLogin to discuss

Nicklas Bendtner silences his recent critics with a hat-trick as Arsenal see off Porto in emphatic fashion to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Can US broker Middle East peace?

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:35 GMTLogin to discuss

Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?

BBC World News

Tracked down

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:32:53 GMTLogin to discuss

Paedophile priest left untouched by Church and state

Dotcom Crash

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:27:19 GMTLogin to discuss

10 years on from when the Nasdaq bubble burst

Legacy and Leo

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:30 GMTLogin to discuss

Martin Scorsese on awards and leading actor DiCaprio

Biswas on India

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:47 GMTLogin to discuss

Women's quotas - historic moment for largest democracy

Galapagos tension

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:31:38 GMTLogin to discuss

Can all species live side by side in unique ecosystem?

Separation fear

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:05:16 GMTLogin to discuss

Families fight 'racist' Israeli marriage and citizenship law

Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:57:47 GMTLogin to discuss

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

German exports fall unexpectedly

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:24:17 GMTLogin to discuss

German exports fell unexpectedly in January, with analysts saying that the cold weather that month was to blame.

Economic storm not over, says PM

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:07 GMTLogin to discuss

Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to 'let you down' as the date of the Budget is announced.

File-sharing sanctions 'unfair'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:35 GMTLogin to discuss

Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.

Hard drive evolution could hit XP

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:29:38 GMTLogin to discuss

Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.

Porn net domain name plan revived

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:07 GMTLogin to discuss

A plan to create a .xxx net domain for adult content will be revisited three years after it was rejected by internet regulators.

Oscar bosses defend Fawcett snub

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:17 GMTLogin to discuss

Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.

Letterman blackmail is admitted

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:38:35 GMTLogin to discuss

A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.

Third of EU emissions 'imported'

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:46:03 GMTLogin to discuss

Research shows some EU countries 'import' about a third of their carbon emissions from developing countries.

Superweed predator to be released

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:25:22 GMTLogin to discuss

A plant-eating predator that preys on aggressive superweed Japanese knotweed is to be given a trial release in England.

'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:10 GMTLogin to discuss

There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.

Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:50 GMTLogin to discuss

A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.

US apology for Gaddafi comments

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:24:35 GMTLogin to discuss

The US apologises for comments made by a spokesman after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a holy war against Switzerland.

US activist Granny D dies at 100

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:43:03 GMTLogin to discuss

Granny D, who walked across the US at the age of 89 in support of election campaign finance reform, dies.

Ban honours UN's Haiti 'heroes'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:12:44 GMTLogin to discuss

Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to the 101 UN staff who died in the Haiti quake, as President Preval seeks US support for the economy.

Burma law bans Suu Kyi from poll

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:48 GMTLogin to discuss

A new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.

Japan confirms secret nuclear pact

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:06 GMTLogin to discuss

Japan confirms the existence of a secret Cold War pact allowing nuclear-armed US vessels to call at its ports.

Ashton sets out diplomatic vision

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:19 GMTLogin to discuss

The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.

Obama backs Greece on speculators

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:27:13 GMTLogin to discuss

President Barack Obama has 'responded positively' to calls to clamp down on market speculators, says the Greek PM after talks.

Israel and Syria in nuclear bids

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:25 GMTLogin to discuss

Israel and Syria both tell a conference in Paris they want to use nuclear power to generate electricity.

Iraq election voter turnout '62%'

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:20:27 GMTLogin to discuss

The voter turnout in Iraq's parliamentary election was 62%, officials say, despite attacks that killed 38 people.

Five killed in Pakistan attack

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:09:01 GMTLogin to discuss

Unidentified gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing up to five people, police say.

Indian MPs approve women's bill

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:02:49 GMTLogin to discuss

India's upper house sees a second day of uproar as it backs a bill to reserve a third of all parliamentary seats for women.

Baby P rules 'may increase risks'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:16:16 GMTLogin to discuss

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

Call to halt NHS medical database

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:55 GMTLogin to discuss

Doctors' leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.

Northern Rock sees reduced losses

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:31 GMTLogin to discuss

Northern Rock says that it made 'good progress' in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.

Cars in rail 'Russian roulette'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:05:37 GMTLogin to discuss

The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.

Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:35 GMTLogin to discuss

Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.

Social care deal 'dead in water'

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:36:06 GMTLogin to discuss

Attempts to reach a cross-party deal on funding social care appear to be dead in the water ahead of a key summit.