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Running on empty March 28, 2009 at 10:12 pm Kenyan athletes hit by the global economic downturn In pictures March 28, 2009 at 7:20 pm US Midwest faces swollen Red River chaos Dominant Dutch outclass Scotland March 28, 2009 at 7:03 pm The Netherlands cruise to a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland in Amsterdam. Obama plans climate summit March 28, 2009 at 4:38 pm Barack Obama invites the world's 16 major economies to Washington for climate change talks next month. England stroll to win over Slovakia March 28, 2009 at 3:43 pm Wayne Rooney scores twice as England enjoy a 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia at Wembley. Biden appeals to G20 protesters March 28, 2009 at 3:29 pm US Vice-President Joe Biden urges G20 protesters to give governments a chance to tackle the economic crisis. Iraq battle after militia arrest March 28, 2009 at 1:29 pm Two passers-by die in a Baghdad shootout between Iraqi security forces and one of the US-backed militias. Forced sale of building society March 28, 2009 at 12:59 pm The Dunfermline Building Society is to be put on the market by the government after it effectively collapsed, BBC Scotland learns. Yemen forces clash with militants March 28, 2009 at 12:54 pm Yemeni security forces have clashed with militants linked to Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network. Protesters injured in Madagascar March 28, 2009 at 12:37 pm At least 30 people are injured - some from gunshot wounds - at an anti-government rally in Madagascar. 'Dumbest criminal' in US state targets police convention March 28, 2009 at 12:15 pm A man accused of a robbery at a US police convention is described as probably Pennsylvania's "dumbest" criminal. Pakistan army raid 'kills rebels' March 28, 2009 at 11:43 am Pakistan's army says its troops, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, have killed 26 militants in a raid near the Afghan border. Spanish town holds referendum on its bullfight March 28, 2009 at 11:22 am The residents of a small town in central Spain are taking part in a referendum this weekend to decide whether their annual bullfighting festival should be cancelled, the BBC's Steve Kingstone reports. Afghan leader welcomes US review March 28, 2009 at 10:34 am Afghan President Hamid Karzai praises a US review of strategy in the region, saying it was better than he expected. Live text - International football March 28, 2009 at 10:15 am Wales take on Finland before England, Northern Ireland and Scotland are in action. Robbie meets Take That in studio March 28, 2009 at 10:04 am Robbie Williams starts recording his new solo album - at the same studio complex where former band Take That are working. Weapons cache March 28, 2009 at 9:04 am Inside Bangladeshi madrassa where arms were found Police apology over suicide rope March 28, 2009 at 8:56 am A police force apologises to a widow for giving her the rope her husband had used to take his own life. Sour grapes March 28, 2009 at 8:08 am French wine makers are facing tough times Dual personality March 28, 2009 at 8:07 am History splits Ukraine between east and west Better days March 28, 2009 at 8:06 am Daring to hope, and to relax, on the streets of Baghdad Philippines in hostage compromise March 28, 2009 at 7:49 am Some 800 Philippines troops pull out from a cordon around Islamic rebels who have threatened to behead a Western hostage. World cities begin big switch-off March 28, 2009 at 6:06 am Millions of people worldwide are being urged to switch off lights for an hour, in a major climate change protest. Sour grapes March 28, 2009 at 6:02 am French wine makers are facing tough times Home building plans 'in trouble' March 28, 2009 at 5:41 am The government target to build three million affordable homes by 2020 is hit by the recession, the housing minister says. Pakistan voices March 28, 2009 at 5:31 am Islamabad people give their views on Obama's speech Virgin to sponsor Brawn F1 team March 28, 2009 at 4:05 am Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group agrees a "substantial sponsorship deal" with the new Brawn GP team. Bloody clash in south Philippines March 28, 2009 at 1:47 am Seven Philippine soldiers and 20 Muslim rebels die in an eight-hour battle on Mindanao island, officials say. 'Nothing to discuss' Falklands - UK March 28, 2009 at 12:51 am Gordon Brown says the Falkland Islands' sovereignty will not be up for discussion when he meets Argentina's president. Rosberg fastest but Massa shines March 28, 2009 at 12:20 am Williams's Nico Rosberg clocks the fastest lap in Saturday's final practice session in Melbourne before the real business of qualifying begins. Indonesian dam burst toll rises March 28, 2009 at 12:18 am The number of people known to have died when a dam burst in Indonesia rises to 65, disaster officials say. US warns Pakistan on Taleban link March 28, 2009 at 12:05 am US military officials say elements in Pakistan's military intelligence service still have ties to the Taleban and al-Qaeda militants. Madonna urged to rethink adoption March 27, 2009 at 10:17 pm Charity Save the Children urges pop star Madonna to reconsider her apparent plans to adopt a second child from Malawi. Live - Australian GP practice March 27, 2009 at 10:07 pm Nico Rosberg tops practice for the third session in a row as Williams continue to set the pace at the Australian Grand Prix, alongside Toyota and Brawn GP. G20 protesters to march in London March 27, 2009 at 9:08 pm Thousands are expected to join a London march to demand action on poverty and climate change ahead of the G20 summit. Concern over new current accounts March 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm A consumer group voices concern about charges attached to a new breed of current account, which often offer cash to entice people. Political play March 27, 2009 at 8:23 pm Animal Farm creates cacophony in West Bank Holiday marks Tibet 'liberation' March 27, 2009 at 8:13 pm China is marking the first "Serfs' Liberation Day" in Tibet, marking Chinese rule there despite many Tibetans' resistance.