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Deadly dam burst outside Jakarta March 26, 2009 at 11:29 pm At least 20 people die after a dam bursts on the outskirts of the Indonesia capital Jakarta, flooding hundreds of homes. Rosberg fastest as F1 blasts off March 26, 2009 at 11:16 pm Williams driver Nico Rosberg clocks the fastest lap of the first practice session as the new Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne. UN urges Sudanese rethink on aid March 26, 2009 at 10:17 pm The UN Security Council calls on Sudan to reconsider its decision to expel international aid agencies from the Dafur region. Jury out March 26, 2009 at 9:56 pm Phil Spector waits to hear his fate in murder retrial PM and Palace 'discussed reform' March 26, 2009 at 9:40 pm Gordon Brown and Buckingham Palace have discussed changing the rules of succession, as a BBC poll shows support for the idea. Pope 'distorting condom science' March 26, 2009 at 9:06 pm The medical journal the Lancet accuses the Pope of distorting science with his remarks that condoms can exacerbate Aids. Live - Australian GP practice March 26, 2009 at 9:05 pm Live text and video coverage of Friday practice in Melbourne as the new Formula One season gets under way. Man charged over N Ireland killings March 26, 2009 at 8:54 pm Prominent NI republican Colin Duffy is charged with the murders of Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey. Growth riddle March 26, 2009 at 8:28 pm Economist Arvind Panagariya on India's election It's quiz time March 26, 2009 at 8:23 pm The 'way to hell' - but where does it go? Change of plan March 26, 2009 at 8:13 pm Barack Obama's new direction in Afghanistan Steaming hot tea linked to cancer March 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm Drinking steaming hot tea has been linked with an increased risk of oesophageal (gullet) cancer, Iranian scientists say. Medical scan sensitivity boosted March 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm A technique using the fuel which powers the space shuttle could make a form of medical scan much more sensitive. Gaelic Games March 26, 2009 at 8:00 pm The unique sporting business model of Ireland's GAA US aircraft parts fall on Brazil March 26, 2009 at 6:36 pm Parts of a US plane fall on the Brazilian town of Manaus, causing damage to property but no injuries. Jury goes out in Spector retrial March 26, 2009 at 6:33 pm The jury in the murder retrial of legendary US music producer Phil Spector retires to consider its verdict. Google lays off another 200 staff March 26, 2009 at 5:43 pm Google decides to cut 200 jobs in marketing and sales, following the 100 it cut earlier in the year. Obama 'to increase Afghan force' March 26, 2009 at 4:47 pm US President Barack Obama plans to send an extra 4,000 troops to Afghanistan to help train security forces there, US officials say. Israel disputes Gaza death rates March 26, 2009 at 3:43 pm Israel issues its own figures for deaths in its Gaza offensive, showing a lower ratio of civilians than other published figures. 'DNA bungle' haunts German police March 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm German police admit a suspected serial killer hunted for 15 years may never have existed, after a possible DNA blunder. Met concedes failings over rapist March 26, 2009 at 2:54 pm The Metropolitan Police admits to mistakes in their investigation into at least 26 sex attacks committed by the same man. Mystery over Sudan 'air strike' March 26, 2009 at 2:23 pm Reports of an air strike in Sudan earlier this year are confirmed in Khartoum - but it is not known who carried it out. Livelihoods at risk March 26, 2009 at 1:49 pm Audio slideshow: How a new dam in Ethiopia could wipe out fishermen hundreds of miles away Record decline hits Irish economy March 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm The Irish Republic's economy shrank by a record annual rate of 7.5% at the end of 2008, driven by a construction slump. Mars domes may be 'mud volcanoes' March 26, 2009 at 1:09 pm The Martian surface shows structures that look like mud volcanoes, which would be key sites to search for life. Wing and a prayer March 26, 2009 at 12:55 pm Should oil spills be left to clean themselves up? Pirates seize tankers off Somalia March 26, 2009 at 12:24 pm Pirates have seized two European-owned tankers off the coast of Somalia in the past day, Nato shipping officials say. Police to probe UK torture claims March 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm UK police will investigate claims by an ex-Guantanamo detainee that an MI5 agent was complicit in his torture. Mystery over Sudan 'air strike' March 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm Reports of an air strike in Sudan earlier this year are confirmed in Khartoum - but it is not known who carried it out. Police drop Olmert bribery case March 26, 2009 at 11:56 am Israeli police close one of the criminal investigations against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's for lack of evidence. Obama answers internet questions March 26, 2009 at 11:52 am US President Barack Obama answers questions submitted to the White House website by members of the public. Madonna 'to adopt second child' March 26, 2009 at 11:50 am Pop star Madonna is to travel to Malawi in a bid to adopt a second child from the African country, according to officials. Day in pictures March 26, 2009 at 11:48 am Some eye-catching images from around the world US plans to rein in Wall Street March 26, 2009 at 11:40 am US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is outlining plans to strengthen the US government's grip on the financial system. Serial sex offender found guilty March 26, 2009 at 10:45 am Police apologise after it emerges a sexual predator continued to attack women for four years after first becoming a suspect. Currency king March 26, 2009 at 10:11 am Can the US dollar's dominance be sustained? Does God have a role in the world today? March 26, 2009 at 9:57 am God will not save humanity from environmental disaster, says the Archbishop of Canterbury. What's your reaction? Last respects March 26, 2009 at 9:08 am Kashmiri villagers mourn soldier killed fighting for India Space tourist blasts off to ISS March 26, 2009 at 8:21 am US tycoon Charles Simonyi blasts off for the International Space Station, the first space tourist to make the trip twice. McLaren will struggle - Hamilton March 26, 2009 at 8:07 am Lewis Hamilton begins the defence of his F1 title at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend - but admits he may struggle to keep up in Melbourne. Sarkozy visits Congolese leader March 26, 2009 at 8:01 am France's president is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss ways of finding peace in the troubled eastern region. Clijsters to make tennis comeback March 26, 2009 at 7:56 am Former world number one Kim Clijsters announces her return to tennis, almost two years after retiring. New support for West Bank outpost March 26, 2009 at 7:55 am An Jewish outpost in the West Bank, illegal under Israeli law, appears to benefiting from state funding, the BBC has uncovered. France set to ban bank bonuses March 26, 2009 at 7:54 am The French government will issue a decree banning bonuses for executives of banks that have received government aid, says news agency AFP. Turkish politician in air crash March 26, 2009 at 7:50 am The leader of an ultra nationalist party in Turkey is missing after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed on Wednesday. Rally calls for Thailand PM to go March 26, 2009 at 7:48 am Thousands of supporters of ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra rally in Bangkok, calling for PM Abhisit Vejjajiva to resign. Deadly car bomb blast in Baghdad March 26, 2009 at 7:44 am At least 16 people are killed and more than 30 others injured in a car bomb blast in northern Baghdad, officials say. Iran accepts US Afghan invitation March 26, 2009 at 7:27 am Iran agrees to attend a US-backed international conference on Afghanistan next week. Turning point March 26, 2009 at 7:18 am How Soviet Union allowed first platform for dissent Protest row sours opening F1 race March 26, 2009 at 7:15 am Formula 1 teams lodge a protest against the cars of three of their rivals ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.