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Second bird flu death in Vietnam February 26, 2009 at 10:27 pm Bird flu claims a second victim this year in Vietnam, a 32-year-old man, as the Asian region stays on alert. Japan's industrial output plunges February 26, 2009 at 10:07 pm Japan's industrial production falls by a record 10% in January - the biggest monthly drop in more than 50 years. It's quiz time! February 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm Why was Stevie Wonder a hit with Obama? 'Bogs oaks' reveal ancient forest February 26, 2009 at 9:32 pm The remnants of ancient forests that once covered Britain are being revealed in fields across the Fens, conservationists say. Alzheimer's plaques 'big impact' February 26, 2009 at 9:10 pm The sticky plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease may have a bigger impact on the brain than it was thought, research suggests. Out of print? February 26, 2009 at 9:08 pm The crisis that could close down the US newspaper industry Argentina-US row over CIA comment February 26, 2009 at 8:54 pm Argentina protests after the US Central Intelligence Agency warns about possible economic instability in the country. Hard times February 26, 2009 at 8:36 pm Why Asean nations cannot avoid economic pain Brazil priest suspended for views February 26, 2009 at 7:59 pm A Roman Catholic priest in Brazil who defended the use of contraceptives and the rights of homosexuals is suspended by his local archbishop. Key Afghan-Pakistani talks in US February 26, 2009 at 7:23 pm The US agrees with Afghanistan and Pakistan to hold regular talks to tackle rising violence in their volatile border region. Iran's new threat February 26, 2009 at 7:04 pm Financial hardship in focus for election campaign Milutinovic trial February 26, 2009 at 6:12 pm No hero's welcome for acquitted ex-Serbian president Woods slumps to Match Play defeat February 26, 2009 at 6:11 pm Tiger Woods loses 4&2 to South Africa's Tim Clark in round two of the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. US lifts ban on war dead photos February 26, 2009 at 5:19 pm The US defence department ends a ban on news photos of the coffins of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rome bans horse-drawn carriages from weekday streets February 26, 2009 at 5:01 pm Animal rights activists succeed in obtaining a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Rome's historic centre following several traffic accidents. England on top after Strauss ton February 26, 2009 at 4:12 pm Andrew Strauss makes an eye-catching 142 as England reach 301-3 on day one of the fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados. Holland crash victims identified February 26, 2009 at 2:41 pm Five Turks and four Americans were killed in a plane crash at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, a Dutch official says. Fifa agents held in cocaine case February 26, 2009 at 2:24 pm Spanish police arrest 11 people, including professional footballers and Fifa agents, over alleged involvement in drugs smuggling. Engine failure clue in jet crash February 26, 2009 at 2:17 pm Engine failure may have been a factor in Wednesday's plane crash at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, Dutch investigators say. Facebook offers control to users February 26, 2009 at 2:15 pm Social network Facebook responds to criticism over the way it handles user data by handing over control to its users. Ex-RBS chief vows to keep pension February 26, 2009 at 2:01 pm Banker Sir Fred Goodwin rejects call to give up his £650,000-a-year pension and says the Treasury knew about the deal. Earliest 'human footprints' found February 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm 1.5 million-year-old footprints found in Kenya indicate modern foot shape and walking style had already developed by that time. Bangladesh guard mutiny is over February 26, 2009 at 1:33 pm Bangladeshi border guards surrender after a two-day mutiny that left 20 people dead, government officials say. Live text - Thursday's football February 26, 2009 at 1:30 pm Spurs and Man City are in Uefa Cup action after CSKA Moscow dump Aston Villa out, while Hull face Sheff Utd in the FA Cup. In pictures February 26, 2009 at 1:20 pm Eye-catching images from around the world Pakistani protests turn violent February 26, 2009 at 1:16 pm Supporters of Nawaz Sharif clash with police after the courts bar him and his brother from elected office in Pakistan. Choice images February 26, 2009 at 12:28 pm A new insight into Robert Frank's The Americans Obama unveils his $3.6tn budget February 26, 2009 at 12:14 pm US President Barack Obama unveils a $3.6tn (£2.5tn) budget and forecasts a budget deficit of $1.75tn. UK minister admits rendition error February 26, 2009 at 12:06 pm The UK admits two suspects in Iraq were handed to the US, sparking claims of collusion in extraordinary rendition. Conte's son in TV drug confession February 26, 2009 at 11:22 am The eldest son of the former President of Guinea, Lansana Conte, confesses to drugs trafficking on state television. US factory orders decline again February 26, 2009 at 10:39 am US orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell more than expected in January as the downturn continued to bite. Heroes' welcome for Slumdog stars February 26, 2009 at 10:12 am The stars of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire are greeted by huge crowds as they return to India. Historic Kuwaiti visit to Baghdad February 26, 2009 at 9:07 am Kuwait's foreign minister has flown to Iraq in the highest-level diplomat visit since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Live text - West Indies v England February 26, 2009 at 8:33 am Andrew Strauss hits 142 and Alastair Cook 94 as England dominate day one of the fourth Test against West Indies. Four charged in US suicide probe February 26, 2009 at 7:56 am Four people are charged in a wide-ranging probe in the United States into an alleged assisted suicide ring.