 | Scientists to review climate body |
| The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.
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| Contractors 'divert Somalia aid' |
| Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
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| Israel under pressure over homes |
| Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.
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| EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban |
| EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.
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| Russian drivers 'used as shield' |
| Russia launches a criminal inquiry after claims that traffic police used civilian drivers as a "human shield" to stop criminals.
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| Nigeria charges over Jos killings |
| Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
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| Iran attacks US over Afghanistan |
| Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
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| Berezovsky wins poison libel case |
| Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
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| Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38 |
| Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms.
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| Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival |
| An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb.
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| Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub |
| Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
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| Live - Wednesday football |
| David Beckham returns to Old Trafford as his AC Milan side try to overcome Man Utd and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Burnley host Stoke in the Premier League.
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| Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus |
| Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.
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| Can US broker Middle East peace? |
| Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?
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| BBC World News |
| Fighting the tide |
| Church authority at risk as scandals spread in Europe
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| Dotcom Crash |
| 10 years on from when the Nasdaq bubble burst
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| Hewitt on Europe |
| Ashton in EU turf battle over new diplomatic team
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| Jumbo job |
| It's a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?
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| Day in pictures |
| Eye-catching images from around the world
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| Tough task |
| Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile
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| China's exports see big increase |
| China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
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| Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill' |
| The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
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| Airlines offer to give up slots |
| British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.
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| Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize |
| The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
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| Mobile phone allows boss to snoop |
| Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.
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| Facebook calls for 'iconic games' |
| Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network.
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| Anna Nicole opera to be staged |
| London's Royal Opera House is to host the world premiere of an opera about the life of ex- Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith.
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| Letterman blackmail is admitted |
| A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.
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| Ring may be giant 'impact crater' |
| Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.
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| Collider to shut for year to fix faults |
| The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
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| 'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture |
| There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
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| ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers |
| South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.
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| Zuma submits finance declaration |
| South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.
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| Biden steps up pressure on Israel |
| The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.
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| Haiti situation 'dire', Obama says |
| Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's president.
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| 'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia |
| Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.
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| Firm denies Fifa sweatshop claims |
| A Shanghai company denies it used sweatshop labour to produce World Cup mascots, as Fifa suspends its contract.
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| Spanish hostage in Africa freed |
| A Spanish woman aid worker kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, the Spanish government says.
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| Ashton sets out diplomatic vision |
| The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.
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| Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 |
| Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
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| Israel sued over dead US activist |
| A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
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| Pakistan attack kills aid workers |
| Militants attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding others, the agency and police say.
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| Kidnapped boy's father back in UK |
| The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns.
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| BA strike talks end without deal |
| Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
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| Ex-chief warns over defence funds |
| Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
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| Apology for women raped by father |
| Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
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| Gambler awaits extradition result |
| A British poker champion accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a US national park will find out in April if he is to be extradited.
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| Economic storm not over, says PM |
| Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
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| Man charged with terror offences |
| A 30-year-old Tyneside man has been charged with a series of terror offences, police said.
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