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Space station unfurls solar wings March 20, 2009 at 5:36 pm A little over 10 years after construction began, the International Space Station is brought to full power. Pope condemns African corruption March 20, 2009 at 4:27 pm Pope Benedict, on a visit to Angola, calls on Africans to excise corruption to free the continent of greed and unrest. F1 in disarray over scoring plan March 20, 2009 at 3:07 pm Formula 1 scraps plans for a new scoring system just nine days before the start of the 2009 season. Dutch to return Ghana king's head March 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm The severed head of a 19th Century Ghanaian king is to be returned to its home country for burial, say officials. UK car production in record drop March 20, 2009 at 2:38 pm The number of new cars produced in the UK declined 59% in February, its fifth straight monthly fall, figures show. Renault jobs row rocks EU summit March 20, 2009 at 2:28 pm A row over French protectionism breaks out as EU leaders at an economic summit pledge more help for struggling members. Obama sorry for disability remark March 20, 2009 at 2:13 pm US President Barack Obama apologises for joking on TV that his 10-pin bowling performance was "like the Special Olympics". Austria frees 'murder pits guard' March 20, 2009 at 2:13 pm A former SS man alleged to have helped exterminate 8,000 Jews is freed by Austria, a day after being extradited from the US. Iran seeking change in US policy March 20, 2009 at 1:33 pm Iran welcomes an offer of "a new beginning" in relations from Barack Obama, but says the US must change its behaviour. Cocaine dinner set seized in Spain March 20, 2009 at 1:26 pm Spanish police arrest a man they say received a 42-piece dinner set posted from Venezuela, made with 20kg (44lb) of cocaine. France air gunman injures eight March 20, 2009 at 1:04 pm Eight people are injured in France by a man firing an air gun at parents collecting children at a nursery school, police say. Between the lines March 20, 2009 at 11:36 am How to read Obama's message to Iran US high school 'held cage fights' March 20, 2009 at 11:02 am A school board investigation found staff at a high school in Texas made students fight inside a steel cage, a local newspaper reports. Obamas to grow their own in White House vegetable garden March 20, 2009 at 10:10 am Michelle Obama is set to plant a vegetable and herb garden in the White House grounds to promote healthy living. French aid prompts Renault move March 20, 2009 at 10:07 am French carmaker Renault is to shift some car production back to France from Slovenia after the guarantee of state aid. US navy vessels collide in Gulf March 20, 2009 at 10:07 am Two US navy vessels collide in the Strait of Hormuz, lightly injuring 15 sailors and creating an oil spill, the US navy says. Surge in demand for online video March 20, 2009 at 9:46 am British demand for online video sites has shot up over the past year, according to a new report. Google pulls some street images March 20, 2009 at 9:46 am Google removes dozens of images from its newly launched Street View service in the UK after complaints about privacy. Finches choose sex of offspring March 20, 2009 at 9:36 am Female finches "decide" the number of male or female offsprings in their brood, say researchers. Controversial cop March 20, 2009 at 9:34 am The man who calls himself America's toughest sheriff Obama offers Iran 'new beginning' March 20, 2009 at 9:27 am US President Barack Obama offers "a new beginning" in ties with Iran in an unprecedented video message to the Iranian people. Rock response was right, says PM March 20, 2009 at 9:18 am Gordon Brown defends his handling of Northern Rock, saying ministers took the "necessary" steps to save the bank. Live text - West Indies v England March 20, 2009 at 9:08 am England lose skipper Andrew Strauss having elected to bat first in the first one-day international in Guyana. Nineteen US states go after AIG March 20, 2009 at 8:41 am Nineteen US states demand that insurance giant AIG release details of bonuses, so they can take steps to recover the funds. Day in pictures March 20, 2009 at 8:37 am Eye-catching images from around the world Chinese guard shot dead in attack March 20, 2009 at 8:16 am A Chinese soldier is shot dead while on sentry duty at a military garrison in Chongqing, state media report. Liverpool draw Chelsea in Europe again March 20, 2009 at 7:59 am Liverpool will face Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Champions League, while holders Manchester United play Porto and Arsenal take on Villarreal. Somalis reject Bin Laden threats March 20, 2009 at 7:58 am Somali leaders tell Osama Bin Laden not to interfere, after he called for Somalia's president to be ousted. N Korea to restore army hotline March 20, 2009 at 7:27 am North Korea says it will restore a military hotline with the South that it cut earlier this month, but tensions remain high. Israel's Netanyahu gets more time March 20, 2009 at 7:26 am Benjamin Netanyahu, the man expected to be Israel's next prime minister, is given another two weeks to form a government. Africa rejects Madagascar 'coup' March 20, 2009 at 6:46 am The African Union suspends Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina's army-backed takeover on Tuesday. Pirates 'seize ship off Somalia' March 20, 2009 at 5:52 am Pirates seize a Greek-owned cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, Greek officials say. Allies facing Afghan 'stalemate' March 20, 2009 at 5:43 am Foreign Secretary David Miliband admits the UK, the US and their allies face a "strategic stalemate" in some parts of Afghanistan. Broadway's tribute to Richardson March 20, 2009 at 5:39 am Theatres in New York dim their lights in honour of the actress Natasha Richardson, who died this week following a skiing accident in Canada. No you haven't been drinking - that really is a pink elephant March 20, 2009 at 5:17 am A wildlife cameraman captures images of a rare baby pink African elephant in northern Botswana. 'Romeo spies' March 20, 2009 at 3:54 am Women seduced into spying for the Stasi still suffering 'Prophet carpet' goes for $5.5m March 20, 2009 at 3:27 am A carpet commissioned in India 150 years ago for the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina sells for almost $5.5m at auction. Ecuador plane crash kills seven March 20, 2009 at 1:19 am A small army plane crashes into a building in Ecuador's capital, killing at least seven people. Obama promotes reforms on TV show March 20, 2009 at 12:29 am Barack Obama makes an unprecedented presidential appearance on a US chat show to promote his economic plans. Is US bonus tax a good idea? March 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm US lawmakers vote for bonus tax from firms bailed out by the government. Do you agree with this decision? New destinations March 19, 2009 at 8:05 pm Migrants make tough decisions as the recession bites Maggot therapy hope 'premature' March 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm Using maggots to treat leg ulcers is no better than standard treatment with a gel, a UK trial has found.