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Helicopter survivors back in port February 19, 2009 at 1:38 am The remaining survivors of a North Sea helicoptor accident arrive back in Aberdeen harbour as an inquiry begins. US urges Nato to up Afghan effort February 19, 2009 at 12:56 am The US has called on its Nato allies to increase their troop levels in Afghanistan to fight the Taleban. Two Britons held in Venezuela February 19, 2009 at 12:09 am Two British nationals are arrested and detained in Venezuela in connection with alleged drugs offences. Why online networking could be affecting your health February 19, 2009 at 12:07 am Social networking sites could be harming people's health by reducing levels of face-to-face contact, an expert claims. US Indonesia warmth for Clinton February 19, 2009 at 12:04 am US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets the Indonesian president before heading for talks in South Korea. Judge dismisses Google lawsuit February 18, 2009 at 11:59 pm A couple who sued Google for including pictures of their home in the Street View programme have their case thrown out. Iraqi shoe thrower to go on trial February 18, 2009 at 11:15 pm The Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at former US President George W Bush is set to go on trial in Baghdad. India is 'prepared' after Mumbai February 18, 2009 at 9:30 pm India is now "better prepared" against terror attacks such as the one on Mumbai, the home affairs minister says. Exporting Obama February 18, 2009 at 9:21 pm US president seeks to woo Canadians on first foreign trip Armed response February 18, 2009 at 8:22 pm Patrols stepped up in Mexican city hit by drug violence Kyrgyzstan to vote on key US base February 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm Kyrgyzstan's parliament is to vote on whether to close an air base which the US uses to support Afghan operations. Ecuador expels second US diplomat February 18, 2009 at 8:02 pm Ecuador expels a second US diplomat in just over a week, accusing both of meddling in its internal affairs. Tutu urges Obama apology on Iraq February 18, 2009 at 7:14 pm Writing for the BBC, Archbishop Desmond Tutu warns Barack Obama of the danger of squandering world sympathy. Viewpoint: A word of caution to Obama February 18, 2009 at 7:14 pm Barack Obama could squander the goodwill that his election generated if he disappoints, writes Archbishop Desmond Tutu Inflight health problems 'rising' February 18, 2009 at 7:07 pm Older passengers and longer flights means the likelihood of health problems in the skies is increasing, researchers suggest. Cocaine price 'set to fall more' February 18, 2009 at 7:06 pm The price of cocaine in Europe will drop further as smugglers use new routes through West Africa, the UN drugs agency warns. Privacy law call in Facebook row February 18, 2009 at 6:52 pm A watchdog says a privacy law is needed to protect users' rights after Facebook was forced to do an about- turn. UBS pays $780m to settle tax case February 18, 2009 at 5:54 pm UBS agrees to pay $780m (£549m) to the US government to settle allegations that it defrauded US tax authorities. Man Utd cruise to Fulham victory February 18, 2009 at 4:51 pm Manchester United stretch their Premier League lead to five points after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Fulham. England pile pressure on West Indies February 18, 2009 at 4:17 pm England set West Indies a target of 503 and then reduce them to 143-3 on day four of the third Test in Antigua. All rescued as helicopter ditches February 18, 2009 at 4:09 pm All 18 people onboard a helicopter which ditched near a North Sea oil platform are found safe and well. Live text - Wednesday football February 18, 2009 at 3:31 pm Man Utd face Fulham in the Premier League after Aston Villa are forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with CSKA Moscow in the first leg of their Uefa Cup tie. France sends troops to Guadeloupe February 18, 2009 at 3:13 pm France deploys 260 military police to its Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, after a local official is killed in anti-inflation protests. Beastly fate February 18, 2009 at 2:36 pm Bombed Gaza Zoo faces bleak future after Israeli strikes Europe cool on GM calls for help February 18, 2009 at 2:08 pm The UK, Germany and Sweden react coolly to calls from US car giant General Motors for government aid for Vauxhall, Saab and Opel. Offline security warning sounded February 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm A security expert sounds a warning on new features that allow offline access to websites. Angola acts after rabies deaths February 18, 2009 at 1:25 pm A mass animal vaccine programme is under way in Angola's capital, where 71 children have recently died of rabies. Obama housing plan to help 9m families February 18, 2009 at 1:02 pm President Barack Obama reveals a plan to tackle the US housing crisis, aiming to help up to nine million families. Egypt's Nour released from jail February 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm Egypt frees opposition figure Ayman Nour after three years in jail on what he said were politically motivated charges. Guantanamo Bay release overturned February 18, 2009 at 12:51 pm A US appeals court overturns a ruling that would have released 17 Guantanamo Bay detainees into the US. Sarkozy aims to head off unrest February 18, 2009 at 12:44 pm French President Sarkozy unveils economic benefits for people hit by the credit crunch, hoping to quell discontent. Zimbabwe nominee will face trial February 18, 2009 at 12:23 pm A magistrate in Zimbabwe rules there is enough evidence for a top member of the MDC to face charges including terrorism. Toxic rubbish 'dumped in Africa' February 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm Toxic waste from municipal dumps in the West is being dumped illegally in African countries, an investigation finds. Simon and Garfunkel plan new tour February 18, 2009 at 11:24 am Simon and Garfunkel are planning to tour together for the first time in five years, Art Garfunkel reveals to BBC News. Jupiter in space agencies' sights February 18, 2009 at 11:01 am Nasa and the European Space Agency forge ahead with a plan to send a probe to the Jupiter system and its icy moon Europa. Day in pictures February 18, 2009 at 10:58 am Eye-catching images from around the world Equality fight February 18, 2009 at 10:04 am The group seeking rights for Islamic women everywhere Hero's welcome February 18, 2009 at 9:40 am Homecoming for Africa's great novelist Achebe Women are the prouder sex, but men more lustful, says Church February 18, 2009 at 8:54 am Women are prouder than men, but men are more lustful, according to a Vatican survey which says the two sexes sin differently.