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'High risk' of plane fault repeat March 13, 2009 at 5:00 am Experts warn that a fault thought to have caused a BA plane to crash-land at Heathrow could strike again. 'Supermodel' satellite set to fly March 13, 2009 at 5:00 am Goce has been described as the most beautiful satellite ever built. Now, after three years' delay, its opportunity to launch has finally arrived. O'Reilly leaves Independent firm March 13, 2009 at 4:37 am Sir Anthony O'Reilly, the chief executive of the Ireland's Independent News & Media, is to step down. Long queues for Jackson tickets March 13, 2009 at 4:22 am Hundreds of people braved the cold overnight as they queue for tickets to see Michael Jackson play at London's O2 arena. Tanks sent to Madagascar capital March 13, 2009 at 4:20 am Soldiers in Madagascar move tanks into the capital as a power struggle between the president and opposition leader continues. Binyam blames UK for mistreatment March 13, 2009 at 4:19 am A UK resident freed from Guantanamo Bay tells the BBC he would not have faced torture but for Britain's role in his case. Australia beaches 'disaster zone' March 13, 2009 at 4:15 am Australia declares a 40-mile stretch of oil-blackened beach along its east coast a disaster zone, after a ship sheds its load. Seven held over Dutch 'bomb plot' March 13, 2009 at 3:41 am Police in the Netherlands arrest seven people suspected of planning to blow up shops in Amsterdam. Obama renews US sanctions on Iran March 13, 2009 at 3:37 am US President Barack Obama extends sanctions against Iran for one year, saying it continues to pose a threat to US security. Miscast Lead? March 13, 2009 at 3:35 am Israelis ask what was achieved by the Gaza war Pakistan protest crackdown widens March 13, 2009 at 3:30 am Authorities in Pakistan's north-west ban rallies and a protest convoy is halted at Sindh as a crackdown on activists spreads. Plastic fantastic - meet the Labrador into recycling March 13, 2009 at 2:54 am A dog which has collected and crushed more than 20,000 plastic bottles in six years is praised as the "greenest canine" around. Chavez takes over transport links March 13, 2009 at 2:39 am Venezuela's National Assembly voted to give President Hugo Chavez control of the country's roads, ports and airports. China expects 2010 world recovery March 13, 2009 at 2:19 am China's Premier Wen Jiabao says he expects that China and the rest of the world will be better off by next year. US drone 'kills 18 Pakistan militants' March 13, 2009 at 1:40 am Pakistani officials say missiles fired by an unmanned US drone have killed at least 18 people in Kurram, on the Afghan border. Japan to join anti-piracy patrols March 13, 2009 at 1:03 am Japan orders two warships to set sail for the seas off Somalia where they will join international anti-piracy patrols. War records March 12, 2009 at 10:58 pm How Red Cross archives may help piece together past Desperate lives March 12, 2009 at 9:56 pm Dank Calais camps where would-be UK migrants live Intensive care errors 'frequent' March 12, 2009 at 9:49 pm Errors in the administration of injected medication in intensive care units occur frequently, a study in 27 countries suggests. Fire crews moving obese patients March 12, 2009 at 9:34 pm The NHS is making hundreds of calls to the fire service every year for help in moving obese patients, figures show. Water war March 12, 2009 at 9:14 pm New pipe sparks conflict between Ethiopian rivals It's quiz time! March 12, 2009 at 8:27 pm What could this chimp possibly be planning? Woods struggles as Wilson falters March 12, 2009 at 6:34 pm A double-bogey on the 18th hole denies Oliver Wilson a share of the first-round lead at the WGC-CA Championship as Tiger Woods makes his strokeplay comeback. 'Spider in space' March 12, 2009 at 5:46 pm Marking 40 years since a key Apollo mission Man City take control of Uefa Cup tie March 12, 2009 at 5:38 pm Manchester City take charge of their Uefa Cup last-16 tie against Aalborg with a 2-0 victory in the first leg at Eastlands. Serbs jailed for Croatia massacre March 12, 2009 at 5:01 pm Thirteen Serbs are jailed by a Belgrade court over the 1991 massacre of some 200 Croats at a pig farm near Vukovar. Federer set to become a father March 12, 2009 at 3:35 pm Roger Federer announces that he and his girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec are expecting their first child this summer. Climate assessment 'out of date' March 12, 2009 at 3:17 pm International scientists say the worst-case scenarios on climate change envisaged just two years ago are already being realised. Action pledged over child safety March 12, 2009 at 2:39 pm Ministers promise to overhaul children's services after a report condemns slow progress in protecting young people. Inter reject Mourinho 'assault' March 12, 2009 at 2:33 pm Officials at Inter Milan say the club's manager Jose Mourinho did not attack a Manchester United fan after a European tie. Coatings that 'self-heal' in sun March 12, 2009 at 2:15 pm Researchers have devised a coating that uses sunlight to automatically heal scratches. Is the internet making us stupid? March 12, 2009 at 2:04 pm Heavy internet use is replacing thinking, experts say. Do you agree? Jackson to play 50 gigs at the O2 March 12, 2009 at 1:31 pm Michael Jackson will now play 50 shows at London's O2, continuing his residency well into 2010. Junk alert for space station crew March 12, 2009 at 12:56 pm The crew of the International Space Station are forced to shelter in the Soyuz capsule after a close call with space debris. Painful memories March 12, 2009 at 12:35 pm Your stories about surviving school shootings GM 'does not need March funding' March 12, 2009 at 12:31 pm US carmaker General Motors says it will not need the $2bn it had previously requested for March from the government. Canadian jailed over UK bomb plot March 12, 2009 at 12:11 pm A Canadian convicted of involvement in a foiled fertiliser bomb plot in Britain is sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail. A step closer to reading the mind March 12, 2009 at 12:08 pm Scientists say for the first time they have understood someone's thoughts by looking at what their brain is doing. Monkeys teach their babies to floss with human hair March 12, 2009 at 11:57 am A group of monkeys has been observed by researchers showing their young how to floss their teeth - using human hair. Madoff admits $50bn fraud scheme March 12, 2009 at 11:28 am Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges over a $50bn (£35bn) fraud, and says he is sorry. Aid workers kidnapped in Darfur March 12, 2009 at 11:26 am Three foreign staff with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, the aid agency says. Putin eases off 'broke' Ukraine March 12, 2009 at 11:00 am Russia's PM waives fines he says Ukraine owes for breaking gas contracts because he does not want to "finish off" the country. 'Scholar Pope' March 12, 2009 at 10:59 am Is Pope Benedict out of touch with ordinary Catholics? Helicopter crash off Canada coast March 12, 2009 at 10:52 am A search-and-rescue operation is under way after a helicopter ditches off the Canadian province of Newfoundland, say reports. German gunman 'warned of attack' March 12, 2009 at 10:49 am The teenager who went on a shooting rampage in a German school gave an internet warning before the attack, officials say. Zimbabwe cabinet nominee is freed March 12, 2009 at 9:52 am Zimbabwe authorities free MDC official Roy Bennett from jail, a day after the country's Supreme Court ordered his release on bail. German industrial output plunges March 12, 2009 at 9:35 am Factory output in the world's largest exporter fell by a record 7.5% in January, its biggest drop since reunification in 1990. Clashes mark protest in Pakistan March 12, 2009 at 9:17 am Police in Pakistan beat protesters in a bid to stop lawyers and opposition activists launching an anti-government march. N Korea sets rocket launch date March 12, 2009 at 9:11 am North Korea tells an international shipping body it plans to carry out a controversial rocket launch in early April. Day in pictures March 12, 2009 at 9:06 am Eye-catching images from around the world