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US jobless rate rises to hit 8.1% March 6, 2009 at 9:19 am The number of people unemployed in the US rose by 651,000 in February, official figures show. UK arrest in Nigerian bribe case March 6, 2009 at 8:51 am British police arrest a London lawyer accused of moving millions of dollars in bribes to Nigeria to win contracts for a US firm. Day in pictures March 6, 2009 at 8:34 am Eye-catching images from around the world Broken-legged smuggler wore cast made of cocaine March 6, 2009 at 8:27 am A Chilean man is arrested after his broken leg is found to be clad in a cast made from cocaine, Spanish police say. Live text - West Indies v England March 6, 2009 at 8:17 am England, who hand a debut to Amjad Khan, make a cautious start after choosing to bat first in the fifth Test against West Indies in Trinidad. Clinton defends thaw with Russia March 6, 2009 at 8:12 am US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells the BBC that re-engaging with Russia does not mean abandoning US allies. Workers' secret data 'sold by firm' March 6, 2009 at 8:07 am A company that allegedly sold workers' personal details to building firms is to be prosecuted by the information watchdog. S Korea diverts jets over threats March 6, 2009 at 7:53 am South Korean airlines re-route planes to avoid the North's airspace amid escalating tension and threats from Pyongyang. Police arrest Thai website editor March 6, 2009 at 7:28 am Thai police arrest the editor of a leading political website, on charges of carrying content that threatens national security. Craigslist sued over erotic ads March 6, 2009 at 7:24 am A US sheriff files a lawsuit against the online ad site Craigslist, accusing its of knowingly promoting prostitution. Outrage at Kenya assassinations March 6, 2009 at 7:20 am A UN investigator calls for an international inquiry into the murder of two Kenyan human rights activists. Living doll March 6, 2009 at 7:18 am How would a typical woman look with Barbie's figure? Gaza ruins March 6, 2009 at 6:51 am The tale of a homeless family in sound and pictures Opel 'should consider insolvency' March 6, 2009 at 6:49 am German carmaker Opel should consider insolvency instead of state aid, the country's interior minister has said. India state enlists former rebels March 6, 2009 at 6:38 am India's north-eastern state of Assam recruits 700 surrendered rebels as "special police officers" to fight separatists. Zimbabwe judge held over MDC bail March 6, 2009 at 6:16 am Police in Zimbabwe arrest a magistrate who ordered the release of MDC ministerial nominee Roy Bennett. Obama picks US information chief March 6, 2009 at 6:07 am Vivek Kundra has been picked by President Obama as his chief information officer. Delhi delight as Gandhi's belongings procured for nation March 6, 2009 at 6:03 am India says it helped a businessman buy belongings of Mahatma Gandhi at a controversial auction in New York. Gaza homes destruction 'wanton' March 6, 2009 at 5:55 am Amnesty International says Israeli forces wantonly destroyed homes during the Gaza conflict, violating international law. Superstar factor March 6, 2009 at 5:54 am Beckham's huge impact on US soccer Telescope 'cousins' meet at last March 6, 2009 at 5:43 am Europe's Herschel and Planck space observatories are in the same cleanroom, just weeks before their historic launch. Pakistan facing 'mortal threat' March 6, 2009 at 5:43 am UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Pakistan must unite to tackle a "mortal threat" from militants in the country. Is direct action legitimate protest? March 6, 2009 at 5:17 am A British politician has had green custard thrown over him by a protester in London. Is there still a place for direct action? Beckham to extend AC Milan stay March 6, 2009 at 5:06 am David Beckham will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season after a 'timeshare' agreement is reached with Los Angeles Galaxy. Satyam approved to sell 51% stake March 6, 2009 at 4:38 am Fraud-hit IT firm Satyam wins approval from Indian financial authorities to sell a majority stake in itself. Jackson eyes $400m comeback plan March 6, 2009 at 3:42 am Michael Jackson could earn more than $400m (£283m) from a deal involving new music, movies and concerts, his promoter reveals. US officer 'stole Iraq aid funds' March 6, 2009 at 2:33 am A US army captain is charged with stealing nearly $700,000 intended for Iraq and Afghan relief efforts. In pictures March 6, 2009 at 12:53 am Butterfly migration spectacle under threat in Mexico Worldwide downturn 'to hit women' March 5, 2009 at 9:05 pm The economic crisis could increase the number of unemployed women by up to 22 million this year, the International Labour Organization says. NY arrest in Dead Sea Scrolls row March 5, 2009 at 8:45 pm The son of a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar is charged in New York with trying to discredit one of his father's academic rivals. Colombia warlord extradited to US March 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm Colombia extradites an ex-militia leader to the US, in a move criticised by victims' advocates seeking further confessions. In pictures March 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm Ethiopian people's new king faces baptism of fire Honda team to return as Brawn GP March 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm The former Honda Formula One team has been saved and will contest the 2009 season as Brawn GP. PM to urge world deal on bank pay March 5, 2009 at 7:09 pm Prime Minister Gordon Brown is due to outline his plans for an international agreement on bankers' pay and bonuses. Shares slide amid renewed worries March 5, 2009 at 7:08 pm Global shares continue to fall over fears about the banking system, with US markets hitting a fresh 12-year low. Kenya rights activist shot dead March 5, 2009 at 6:44 pm A prominent Kenyan human rights activist is shot dead weeks after meeting a UN investigator probing extra-judicial killings. Still a thriller? March 5, 2009 at 6:13 pm After years of madness, Jacko's comeback begins EU calls for crisis talks over GM March 5, 2009 at 5:56 pm There is "substantial doubt" about the ability of US car giant General Motors (GM) to stay afloat, the firm's auditors say. Blatter has Premier League doubts March 5, 2009 at 5:01 pm Fifa president Sepp Blatter worries that the Premier League's strength is damaging the global game. UN pleads with Sudan over aid ban March 5, 2009 at 2:25 pm UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon asks Sudan to reconsider its decision to expel aid agencies from the country. Horses tamed earlier than thought March 5, 2009 at 2:19 pm Horses were domesticated about 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, evidence suggests. AIG failure 'would hurt others' March 5, 2009 at 2:14 pm Foreign investors' desire to deal with US firms might have waned if the US government had not bailed out AIG, the Fed says. Chelsea's Ashley Cole arrested March 5, 2009 at 2:08 pm Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole is arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Virus 'triggers child diabetes' March 5, 2009 at 2:01 pm A common virus may be the trigger for the development of many cases of diabetes, say UK researchers, opening the way for a vaccine. Bank to pump £75bn into economy March 5, 2009 at 2:01 pm The Bank of England unveils plans to inject £75bn of new money into the financial system and cuts interest rates to 0.5%. Rihanna boyfriend on assault charge March 5, 2009 at 1:54 pm R&B singer Chris Brown is charged with assault and making criminal threats after an attack on a woman in Los Angeles last month. Dance of defiance March 5, 2009 at 1:38 pm Sudanese street party rejects arrest warrant Journey into exile March 5, 2009 at 1:15 pm Why Tibetans old and young made the trek into India It's quiz time! March 5, 2009 at 1:06 pm It came from outer space. It's a... potato? Reset button March 5, 2009 at 12:28 pm US and Russian foreign ministers' first meeting