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Kyrgyzstan MPs to debate US base February 4, 2009 at 10:36 pm Kyrgyzstan's parliament prepares to debate the closure of a key US air base supporting US and Nato operations in Afghanistan. US Senate eases 'trade war' bill February 4, 2009 at 9:57 pm The US Senate votes to soften a "Buy American" clause in a stimulus package after warnings it might spark a trade war. Ten killed in Brazilian slum raid February 4, 2009 at 8:30 pm Ten people are killed in a police raid on shanty towns in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, officials say. Sudan army takes key Darfur town February 4, 2009 at 8:06 pm Sudan's army says it has captured the key Darfur town of Muhajiriya, after weeks of deadly clashes with rebels. HRT cancer link 'confirmed' February 4, 2009 at 7:42 pm A US study offers new evidence of a link between hormone replacement therapy and a raised risk of breast cancer. 'No torture pressure' - Miliband February 4, 2009 at 7:07 pm David Miliband disputes judges' claims that the US threatened to stop sharing intelligence over an alleged torture case. Birds hit both Hudson jet engines February 4, 2009 at 6:39 pm US authorities confirm that birds collided with both engines of the US Airways jet that ditched into New York's Hudson River. Last-gasp Everton send Liverpool out of FA Cup February 4, 2009 at 5:58 pm Dan Gosling's late extra-time goal gives Everton a 1-0 FA Cup fourth round replay win over Liverpool. Israel shelled Gaza doctor's home February 4, 2009 at 5:52 pm An Israeli probe into the death of the three daughters of a Gaza doctor in the recent offensive concludes they were killed by Israeli fire. Ancient sponges leave their mark February 4, 2009 at 5:48 pm The oldest evidence of animal life on Earth is found in 635-million-year-old rocks from Oman, scientists say. Hunting 'Dr Death' February 4, 2009 at 5:47 pm The life and crimes of the infamous Aribert Heim UK culture body halts Iran work February 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm The British Council suspends cultural and educational work in Tehran after staff were 'intimidated' by the authorities. Madoff investigation finds $950m February 4, 2009 at 4:21 pm Almost $950m has so far been recovered from the investment firm of alleged fraudster Bernard Madoff, says an official. UK faces further snow disruption February 4, 2009 at 4:09 pm Fresh snowfalls are forecast across the UK, as local councils say they are running low on supplies of gritting salt. US 'suppressing torture evidence' February 4, 2009 at 3:53 pm The UK government faces questions over whether it was complicit in the torture of a British resident held by the US. Nazi camp doctor 'died in 1992' February 4, 2009 at 3:38 pm Top Nazi fugitive Aribert Heim, known as "Doctor Death", has been dead since 1992, German's television reports. Favela battle February 4, 2009 at 3:33 pm Brazil's new approach in policing shantytowns Obama unveils executive pay cap February 4, 2009 at 3:14 pm US President Barack Obama announces a $500,000 limit on executive pay at US firms that need government aid. Hamleys investor seeks protection February 4, 2009 at 3:09 pm The Icelandic group Baugur, which owns Hamleys and House of Fraser, applies for a credit moratorium. UN to launch Bhutto probe 'soon' February 4, 2009 at 3:05 pm UN chief Ban Ki-moon says he will launch "very shortly" an inquiry into the killing of former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto in 2007.