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'Make hospitals admit error' call March 19, 2009 at 7:59 pm The system for hospitals to report errors in patient care should be made mandatory, a patients' group says. Land boost for Brazilian Indians March 19, 2009 at 7:57 pm Brazil's top court approves a large reservation for the sole use of Amazonian Indians, in a boost to indigenous rights. Man City edge through on penalties March 19, 2009 at 6:52 pm Man City scrape into the last eight of the Uefa Cup with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win following a 2-0 defeat by Aalborg in Denmark. US lawmakers vote for bonus tax March 19, 2009 at 6:52 pm The US House of Representatives approves a 90% tax on bonuses from bailed-out firms, in a vote hailed by President Obama. Murray reaches Indian Wells semis March 19, 2009 at 6:47 pm Britain's Andy Murray battles to a 7-5 7-6 win over Ivan Ljubicic to reach the last four at Indian Wells. Venezuela calls for mayor arrest March 19, 2009 at 6:21 pm The Venezuelan government calls for the arrest of prominent mayor and key opposition leader, Manuel Rosales. Economic blues? March 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm How Obama's stimulus could help Mississippi US deports SS 'murder pits guard' March 19, 2009 at 5:57 pm The US deports to Austria a former SS man connected to the Nazi killing of some 8,000 Jews in occupied Poland. Tsunami after South Pacific quake March 19, 2009 at 5:02 pm A 7.9 magnitude earthquake south-east of Tonga triggers a South Pacific tsunami, but there are no initial reports of damage. Africans reject Madagascar leader March 19, 2009 at 1:44 pm Southern African countries refuse to recognise Madagascar's new leader, Andry Rajoelina, who ousted the president on Tuesday. Grim mood March 19, 2009 at 1:31 pm Strikes provide vivid focus for growing French public anger Jewel thieves robbed of takings as they make getaway March 19, 2009 at 12:48 pm Two men who held up a Wisconsin jewellery store got robbed themselves during their getaway, US police say. Probe into AIG bonuses launched March 19, 2009 at 12:32 pm Neil Barofsky, who oversees how the US bailout money is being spent, launches an investigation into insurer AIG's bonuses. Austrian Fritzl sentenced to life March 19, 2009 at 12:18 pm Josef Fritzl, who kept his daughter in a cellar and fathered her seven children, is found guilty on all charges and sentenced to life in a psychiatric institution after his trial for murder and rape in Austria. EU to debate extra stimulus calls March 19, 2009 at 12:12 pm European Union leaders begin a summit in Brussels seeking to agree a strategy to tackle the global economic crisis. Snow safety March 19, 2009 at 11:49 am Should skiers be forced to wear helmets? Madagascar leader axes land deal March 19, 2009 at 11:49 am Madagascar's new leader axes a controversial deal for a South Korea firm to lease a vast tract of land to grow food crops. Hicks never doubted Benitez deal March 19, 2009 at 11:49 am Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has told BBC Sport he never doubted that Rafa Benitez would sign a new contract. Mexican drugs lord son arrested March 19, 2009 at 11:18 am Vicente Zambada, the son of one of Mexico's top drug barons is arrested, officials say. Tributes to Natasha Richardson March 19, 2009 at 10:46 am Stars from the world of film and stage remember actress Natasha Richardson, who has died aged 45 following a skiing accident. World economy 'to shrink in 2009' March 19, 2009 at 10:31 am The global economy will contract for the first time in 60 years in 2009, the International Monetary Fund says. Pakistan orders Sharif ban review March 19, 2009 at 10:09 am Pakistan's government asks the Supreme Court to review a ruling that bans ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and his brother from office. Dollar slides after US Fed plan March 19, 2009 at 9:55 am The dollar falls against all major currencies after the US Federal Reserve announced $1.2 trillion stimulus plan. Israel troops admit Gaza abuses March 19, 2009 at 9:34 am An Israeli college prints soldiers' damning tales of civilian killing and destruction of property during the Gaza offensive. F1 change 'could improve racing' March 19, 2009 at 9:17 am Red Bull's Mark Webber tells BBC Sport that drivers will be keener to win under F1's new points system - but that it has downsides too. Safety call after E.coli inquiry March 19, 2009 at 9:15 am An inquiry into an E.coli outbreak in south Wales, which led to the death of a five-year-old boy, calls for better safety measures. Pope's first giant Mass in Africa March 19, 2009 at 9:14 am Some 60,000 people pack a stadium in Cameroon to hear Pope Benedict XVI celebrate his first open-air Mass in Africa. Day in pictures March 19, 2009 at 8:37 am The most striking images from around the world Global crisis 'to strike by 2030' March 19, 2009 at 7:35 am Rising population will create a "perfect storm" of food, energy and water shortages, the UK's chief science adviser says. Newborn 'left behind' on NZ plane March 19, 2009 at 7:26 am New Zealand police are investigating whether a passenger left her baby on a plane after giving birth. North Korea 'holds US reporters' March 19, 2009 at 7:19 am North Korean troops have reportedly arrested two American journalists near a river on the border with China. Topple Somali leader - Bin Laden March 19, 2009 at 7:06 am Osama Bin Laden calls for the overthrow of Somalia's moderate Islamist leader Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. Google's pictures of UK go live March 19, 2009 at 6:48 am Google's Street View offering street-level images launches in the UK, providing a pedestrian's-eye view of 25 cities. Should migrants pay for UK council costs? March 19, 2009 at 5:57 am Migrants from outside the EU are to be charged an extra £50 for UK visas to help with the costs of immigration. Is this fair? Israel seizes West Bank Hamas men March 19, 2009 at 5:46 am Israel detains 10 top Hamas figures in the West Bank, days after prisoner swap talks collapse between the two sides. Kanye charged over airport attack March 19, 2009 at 5:44 am Kanye West is charged with assault after a website apparently filmed him smashing a photographer's camera. A secret land March 19, 2009 at 5:42 am A glimpse of life on the Chinese border with North Korea Last resort March 19, 2009 at 5:32 am Why women in Afghanistan turn to self-immolation 'Prophet Muhammad carpet' set for auction March 19, 2009 at 2:25 am A carpet commissioned in India 150 years ago for the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina is to be auctioned in Qatar. Actress Richardson dies aged 45 March 18, 2009 at 11:14 pm British actress Natasha Richardson, the wife of actor Liam Neeson, dies in a New York hospital after a skiing accident. France set for nationwide strike March 18, 2009 at 10:05 pm More than a million people are expected to take part in France's second nationwide strike in two months. Protein 'behind Alzheimer's fits' March 18, 2009 at 9:39 pm Scientists say they have discovered what could be causing some Alzheimer's patients to develop epilepsy. Migrants to pay extra for visas March 18, 2009 at 9:01 pm Entrants from outside the EU are to be charged an extra £50 for their visas to help pay the costs of immigration. Moral dilemma March 18, 2009 at 8:59 pm A US Iraq veteran seeks asylum in Germany Eurodivision March 18, 2009 at 8:43 pm The controversy surrounding Israel's song of peace Natasha Richardson dies: Your memories March 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm The actress Natasha Richardson has died at the age of 45. What are your memories of her? Cuba neighbours to restore ties March 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm Costa Rica and El Salvador, the last two Central American nations not recognising Cuba, say they will re-establish ties with Havana. Holy row March 18, 2009 at 7:25 pm Why Pope Benedict maintains anti-condom stance Frei diary March 18, 2009 at 6:51 pm How Japan is coping with the downturn German teenager 'killed for fun' March 18, 2009 at 6:33 pm The teenager who attacked a German school and shot 15 people said he was doing it "for fun", a witness recounts.