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Summit stymied March 30, 2009 at 12:39 am Arab leaders fail to solve rifts ahead of annual meeting Pakistan police academy attacked March 30, 2009 at 12:31 am Gunmen attack a police training academy near the Pakistani city of Lahore, with unconfirmed reports of eight people killed. Death toll cut in Australia fires March 30, 2009 at 12:16 am Police in the Australian state of Victoria reduce the death toll for February's bush fires to 173, instead of 210 as previously given. Court hears Khmer Rouge testimony March 29, 2009 at 11:23 pm Prosecutors start the case against a former leader of Cambodia's notorious Khmer Rouge regime for the first time. Smith faces questions over future March 29, 2009 at 9:40 pm Opposition MPs question the home secretary's credibility after she "mistakenly" claimed the cost of two adult films on expenses. Brown accused over green spending March 29, 2009 at 9:06 pm Prime Minister Gordon Brown is accused of failing to harness his economic stimulus for the benefit of the environment. Woods fightback seals superb win March 29, 2009 at 8:05 pm Tiger Woods overcomes a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair and win his first title since returning from injury at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Militant links March 29, 2009 at 8:03 pm US generals turn guns on Pakistani intelligence service Film composer Maurice Jarre dies March 29, 2009 at 7:43 pm Maurice Jarre, who composed scores for Hollywood films including Lawrence of Arabia, dies at 84. Day in court March 29, 2009 at 7:32 pm Launching the case against the Khmer Rouge Ivorian stadium stampede kills 22 March 29, 2009 at 7:20 pm At least 22 people die in a stampede at a football stadium during a World Cup qualifier in Ivory Coast. GM chairman to leave US car maker March 29, 2009 at 7:01 pm The chief executive and chairman of troubled US car maker General Motors will step down at once, at the request of Barack Obama. Grey matter - action video games offer eyesight boost, study says March 29, 2009 at 7:01 pm Playing action video games can boost an aspect of an adult's eyesight, US research shows. Peugeot Citroen drops CEO Streiff March 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm France's biggest carmaker, Peugeot Citroen, sacks chairman Christian Streiff weeks after the firm posted big losses. Strauss blitz keeps series alive March 29, 2009 at 5:58 pm Captain Andrew Strauss hits 79 not out as England beat West Indies by nine wickets to level the one-day series at 2-2. Montenegro party claims poll win March 29, 2009 at 5:22 pm An official in Montenegro's ruling coalition claims victory in a parliamentary election seen as vital to EU and Nato ambitions. Tanzania train crash 'kills 15' March 29, 2009 at 5:06 pm At least 15 people die after a passenger train ploughs into a stationary cargo train in central Tanzania. Gunman 'kills six' at care home March 29, 2009 at 1:58 pm A gunman reportedly shoots dead six people and injures three at a nursing home in the US state of North Carolina. US 'will not stop' N Korea rocket March 29, 2009 at 1:45 pm The US defence secretary says North Korea is likely to launch a rocket soon and Washington will not attempt to stop it. US to consult Pakistan on strikes March 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm US President Barack Obama says he will consult Pakistan's leaders before targeting militants in that country. Price caps hits China oil refiner March 29, 2009 at 1:17 pm Profits at Asia's biggest oil refiner Sinopec nearly halved in 2008 because of caps on oil prices, figures show. Afghan leader 'can stay in power' March 29, 2009 at 12:00 pm The Afghan Supreme Court rules Hamid Karzai may remain president until elections later this year. Darling downplays new rescue plan March 29, 2009 at 10:30 am Chancellor Alistair Darling plays down the idea that G20 leaders will announce a completely new economic stimulus package. US school swamped by flood river March 29, 2009 at 10:08 am Record-breaking flood waters in the US state of North Dakota breach a dike protecting a school campus. Live text - West Indies v England March 29, 2009 at 9:00 am The West Indies fight back after England make early inroads in the fourth one-day international. Tension high after Baghdad arrest March 29, 2009 at 8:42 am Security forces in Baghdad take control of main roads leading to a district where clashes broke out on Saturday. Smith's husband sorry over films March 29, 2009 at 8:31 am The Home Secretary's husband apologises for embarrassing his wife over an adult films parliamentary expenses claim. Madonna to begin Malawi adoption March 29, 2009 at 8:23 am Madonna arrives in Malawi to begin the process of adopting a second child from the country, reports say. Top marks for High School Musical March 29, 2009 at 8:13 am The third instalment of High School Musical is voted best movie at the Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles. First step? March 29, 2009 at 7:58 am US art in Cuba could herald start of cultural thaw Australians take part in mass cull of hated cane toads March 29, 2009 at 7:55 am Australians take part in a mass capture of poisonous cane toads, as part of a collective effort at pest control. Leaders stress need for G20 unity March 29, 2009 at 7:53 am Key politicians from Australia, Russia, China and the UK urge a unified response to the economic crisis at the G20 summit. More to come from Brawn - Button March 29, 2009 at 7:47 am Jenson Button believes there is "more to come" from him and Brawn GP despite their one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix. Sri Lanka army 'kills 15 rebels' March 29, 2009 at 7:04 am The Sri Lankan army says it has killed at least 15 Tamil Tiger rebels in intense battles in the north. Charm offensive March 29, 2009 at 6:48 am Andrew Marr meets media-savvy Russian president Button seals dream Australia win March 29, 2009 at 6:18 am Britain's Jenson Button wins the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Rubens Barrichello to mark a stunning debut for the new Brawn GP team while McLaren's Lewis Hamilton finishes third. Rival groups gather in Madagascar March 29, 2009 at 5:56 am Tension remains high in Madagascar as Church services are held by pro and anti-government groups. Turkey 'referendum' on ruling AKP March 29, 2009 at 4:46 am Turkey holds local elections seen as a referendum on the governing Justice and Development Party (or AKP). Mayotte votes on ties with France March 29, 2009 at 3:58 am The Indian Ocean island of Mayotte holds a vote on whether to become a fully-fledged overseas department of France. Canada uncovers cyber spy network March 29, 2009 at 3:06 am An electronic spy network, based mainly in China, has infiltrated computers around the world, Canadian researchers say. Brown offer to Dunfermline savers March 29, 2009 at 3:02 am Prime Minister Gordon Brown has moved to reassure savers in the Dunfermline Building Society that their money is safe. School for hope March 29, 2009 at 2:23 am The New York school helping teenage immigrants Indonesia crews resume dam rescue March 29, 2009 at 12:54 am Rescuers start a third day of searches after a dam burst near Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, killed 93 people. Live - Australian Grand Prix March 29, 2009 at 12:46 am Jenson Button leads the Australian GP following a frenetic opening to the race in Melbourne. Spain court mulls US torture case March 29, 2009 at 12:11 am A court in Spain will consider charging six former US officials with giving legal cover for alleged torture at Guantanamo Bay. Colombia shocked by incest case March 28, 2009 at 10:22 pm A Colombian man is accused of imprisoning his daughter and fathering eight children with her, causing outrage in Colombia.