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Scientists to review climate body
The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.

Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a UN report says.

Israel under pressure over homes
Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus
Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.

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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Fighting the tide
Church authority at risk as scandals spread in Europe

Dotcom Crash
10 years on from when the Nasdaq bubble burst

Hewitt on Europe
Ashton in EU turf battle over new diplomatic team

Jumbo job
It's a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?

Day in pictures
Eye-catching images from around the world

Tough task
Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile

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

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

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.

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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