3/11 BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition

Protests over N Ireland murders March 11, 2009 at 9:36 am Rallies have taken place across Northern Ireland as people show their anger at the murders of two soldiers and a policeman. Madagascar army chief forced out March 11, 2009 at 9:21 am Pro-opposition soldiers force Madagascar's army chief to resign a day after he intervened in the political crisis. German charges for 'Nazi guard' March 11, 2009 at 9:14 am Prosecutors in Germany file charges against John Demjanjuk, an alleged Nazi death camp guard living in the US. German school gunman 'kills 15' March 11, 2009 at 9:13 am Officials say a teenage gunman is now dead after going on a rampage and killing 15 people in south-west Germany. Pakistan arrests ahead of protest March 11, 2009 at 9:10 am A ban on rallies is imposed in two Pakistani provinces and dozens of activists held to prevent them protesting, the opposition says. England change three for France March 11, 2009 at 9:08 am England call up Simon Shaw, Tom Croft and Ugo Monye for Sunday's Six Nations match against France. Google serves up behavioural ads March 11, 2009 at 9:07 am Google has become latest firm to offer ads based on people's surfing habits. The world's youngest billionaires lose one-third of their wealth March 11, 2009 at 8:55 am The world's youngest billionaires have lost nearly a third of their wealth, according to finance magazine Forbes. Tariq Aziz guilty of Iraq murders March 11, 2009 at 8:47 am Tariq Aziz, one of Saddam Hussein's closest advisers, is jailed for 15 years over the 1992 executions of Iraqi traders. Fame from home March 11, 2009 at 8:24 am India's poppadom ladies celebrate 50 years of success Australia pledges aid to Zimbabwe March 11, 2009 at 8:24 am Australia becomes the first Western country to announce aid to Zimbabwe's power-sharing government installed in February. Bacon and beer March 11, 2009 at 8:18 am How to understand health risks in 13 easy clicks Bank to use 'newly created' money March 11, 2009 at 8:06 am The Bank of England is to spend the first £2bn of its £75bn quantitative easing scheme, designed to boost bank lending. Jail term for Egypt ferry owner March 11, 2009 at 7:41 am The fugitive owner of an Egyptian ferry that sank in 2006 has been sentenced to seven years in jail for involuntary manslaughter. Jade Goody leaves London hospital March 11, 2009 at 7:36 am Terminally ill reality TV star Jade Goody leaves Royal Marsden Hospital UK team probes Bangladesh mutiny March 11, 2009 at 6:29 am A team from Scotland Yard arrives in Bangladesh to help the investigation into a border guard mutiny that left 74 dead. China's exports in sharp decline March 11, 2009 at 6:20 am Chinese exports sank 25% in February from a year ago, figures show, as demand for the country's goods overseas falls. Poached skins matched to tigers March 11, 2009 at 5:53 am 'Forensic' software is able to identify individual tigers by the unique stripe patterns on their coats, scientists report. UN debates drug policy's impact March 11, 2009 at 5:33 am The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs meets in Vienna, amid criticism that its policies have fuelled organised crime. US-China talks as sea row rumbles March 11, 2009 at 5:16 am Chinese media hits out at the US over a sea clash, ahead of talks between the two countries' foreign ministers. Why monkey mums bow to baby temper tantrums March 11, 2009 at 4:58 am Angry bystanders force rhesus macaque mothers to give in to babies' temper tantrums, scientists find. Taleban talks March 11, 2009 at 3:46 am Are negotiations in Afghanistan now on the US agenda? Where's the beef? March 11, 2009 at 2:52 am How one butcher became a major African producer US Congress eases curbs on Cuba March 11, 2009 at 2:22 am The US Congress votes to lift restrictions on travel to Cuba imposed by the previous Republican administration. Acidic seas fuel extinction fears March 10, 2009 at 11:00 pm Increasing levels of acidity in oceans could trigger a mass extinction of sea life, a leading scientist warns. 'Dracula' fish shows baby teeth March 10, 2009 at 10:33 pm A miniature Burmese fish has developed extraordinary fangs made of bone, scientists report. Migraines 'raise pregnancy risk' March 10, 2009 at 9:39 pm Migraines substantially raise the low risk of a stroke during pregnancy, a US study suggests. Several die in Alabama shootings March 10, 2009 at 9:30 pm At least seven people are killed as a man goes on a shooting spree in the southern US state of Alabama. Figures expose police convictions March 10, 2009 at 9:22 pm More than 1,000 serving police officers in Britain have criminal convictions, figures obtained by the Lib Dems show. EU 'terror' racquets court ruling March 10, 2009 at 9:04 pm European judges rule as illegal a secret list of items EU authorities had banned from being taken on to aircraft. Obama condemns Darfur expulsions March 10, 2009 at 8:56 pm US President Barack Obama says the expulsion of foreign aid workers from the Sudanese region of Darfur is "unacceptable". UK economic activity 4% off peak March 10, 2009 at 8:01 pm The UK economy contracted 1.8% between December and February, according to a respected think tank. Benitez lauds attacking display March 10, 2009 at 7:48 pm Manager Rafael Benitez says Liverpool's 4-0 win over Real Madrid proves his side can play attacking football. Iran 'has no bomb-grade uranium' March 10, 2009 at 7:09 pm Iran has no weapons-grade uranium, US officials tell senators after being asked to clarify recent statements. Three Baftas for Call of Duty 4 March 10, 2009 at 7:01 pm Call of Duty 4 did well at the Bafta game awards, but there were surprises and disappointments for many on the night. 'Pillar of strength' March 10, 2009 at 6:44 pm Zimbabweans mourn late wife of PM Tsvangirai Madoff 'expected to plead guilty' March 10, 2009 at 6:11 pm Disgraced US financier Bernard Madoff is expected to plead guilty to orchestrating a $50bn (£35bn) fraud, his lawyer says. Windies hold on to clinch series March 10, 2009 at 5:37 pm England fall short of victory as West Indies hold on to draw the final Test and win the series 1-0. Superb Liverpool crush sorry Real March 10, 2009 at 5:36 pm Liverpool storm to a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid to power their way into the last eight of the Champions League. Mexico police find severed heads March 10, 2009 at 4:43 pm Five severed heads are found in ice coolers near a road in central Mexico, the latest killings blamed on drug gangs. Somali cabinet backs Sharia plan March 10, 2009 at 2:33 pm The Somali cabinet endorses a proposal by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to implement Islamic law in the country. Live text - Champions League March 10, 2009 at 2:14 pm Liverpool and Chelsea look to push home their advantage against Real Madrid and Juventus respectively in the Champions League last 16. Eurovision axes 'anti-Putin' song March 10, 2009 at 2:07 pm Georgia's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - which appears to poke fun at Vladimir Putin - is blocked by show organisers. Libertas enters EU elections in UK March 10, 2009 at 1:59 pm Libertas, which led Irish opposition to the Lisbon Treaty, launches in the UK, demanding more democracy in the EU. Last.FM joins Google's rights row March 10, 2009 at 1:51 pm The founder of a popular online music services calls for both parties in the YouTube row to find a way to agree terms. Madagascar army's crisis deadline March 10, 2009 at 1:41 pm The army gives Madagascar's rival leaders 72 hours to solve the nation's political crisis, which has left more than 100 people dead. Violent times March 10, 2009 at 1:41 pm How secure is Iraq's long-term future? Banking stocks lead markets surge March 10, 2009 at 1:25 pm Shares in the US and Europe rise sharply after banking giant Citigroup says it made a profit in the first two months of the year. Arrests over NI officer's killing March 10, 2009 at 12:58 pm Two men, aged 17 and 37, are arrested in connection with the murder of a PSNI constable in Northern Ireland, the police say. Nano-treatment to torpedo cancer March 10, 2009 at 12:52 pm Nanotechnology raises hopes of destroying hard-to-treat cancers with highly targeted tumour-busting genes.