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Lloyds to announce staff bonuses March 9, 2009 at 5:03 am Staff at majority taxpayer-owned Lloyds Banking Group are due to find out who will receive bonuses totalling about £80m. Tsvangirai crash driver in court March 9, 2009 at 4:50 am The lorry driver in the road collision that killed the Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's wife, Susan, is due in court. Plane crash near Uganda airport March 9, 2009 at 4:45 am At least 10 people are feared dead after a cargo plane crashed near Uganda's main airport, Entebbe, police say. World economy to 'shrink' in 2009 March 9, 2009 at 4:35 am The global economy will shrink for the first time this year since World War II, the World Bank says. Online brand abuse 'on the rise' March 9, 2009 at 4:29 am Online brand abuse, including cyber-squatting, is on the rise, says a report. Swiss 'gigolo' in blackmail trial March 9, 2009 at 4:21 am A Swiss man accused of blackmailing Germany's richest woman, BMW heiress Susanne Klatten, is to go on trial. Nato 'struggling in Afghan south' March 9, 2009 at 4:09 am Coalition forces in Afghanistan are not winning in large parts of the south, the commander of Nato and US forces says. PM visits barracks murder scene March 9, 2009 at 4:00 am Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits the army barracks in Antrim where two soldiers were shot dead by the Real IRA. 'Militants die' in Pakistan clash March 9, 2009 at 2:48 am Pakistani troops kill four militants in the Bajaur tribal district near the Afghan border, the army says. Japan's exports halved in January March 9, 2009 at 2:38 am Japan imported more than it exported for the first time for 13 years in January, official figures show. Foe to friend March 9, 2009 at 2:26 am How Nepal's 'two armies' will try to get along N Korea's Kim 'elected' to seat March 9, 2009 at 1:07 am State media in tightly-controlled North Korea says leader Kim Jong-il is unanimously elected in parliamentary vote. Sudan Islamist leader 'released' March 9, 2009 at 12:10 am Sudanese Islamist leader Hassan al-Turabi has been released from prison, his family say, two months after he was arrested. Chavez warns Colombian minister March 8, 2009 at 9:22 pm Venezuela's President Chavez criticises the Colombian defence minister, calling him a threat to the region. In pictures March 8, 2009 at 8:56 pm Refugees who fled fighting in southern Philippines Happy birthday! March 8, 2009 at 8:24 pm The child's doll Barbie - still popular after 50 years Experts warn of the health risks of taking a regular lunchtime siesta March 8, 2009 at 8:08 pm Taking regular lunchtime naps could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research. Stem cell 'scaffold' for stroke March 8, 2009 at 8:02 pm Scientists claim to have developed a tiny scaffold of stem cells to fill holes in the brain caused by stroke damage. Doubts over benefits of oily fish March 8, 2009 at 8:01 pm A UK study casts doubt on earlier claims that eating oily fish can protect against dementia in old age. Gaffes and gains March 8, 2009 at 7:12 pm Clinton's efforts to build on goodwill towards US Broad condemns Caribbean pitches March 8, 2009 at 6:48 pm England's Stuart Broad says the pitches in the West Indies have been too much in favour of batsmen. N Korea warning to US and S Korea March 8, 2009 at 6:12 pm North Korea warns it is ready to strike if attacked, as the US and South Korea begin a joint military exercise in the region. Best in Show: US terrier is named top dog at controversial Crufts March 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm A Sealyham Terrier named Charmin wins Best In Show at Crufts, after a turbulent year for the event. West Indies duo frustrate England March 8, 2009 at 5:23 pm Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan Nash guide West Indies to 349-4, 197 behind England. Saudi raids 'break up drug gangs' March 8, 2009 at 4:35 pm Saudi authorities say they have broken up four big drug smuggling operations and arrested 35 suspected drug dealers. Funeral set for Tsvangirai's wife March 8, 2009 at 3:08 pm The funeral for the wife of Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai, killed in a car crash, is to be held on Wednesday, his party says. U2 score 10th UK number one album March 8, 2009 at 3:01 pm Rock band U2 crown the UK chart for the 10th time to become one of the top five album chart acts of all time. Pastor dead in US church shooting March 8, 2009 at 1:49 pm A pastor has been killed and other people injured in a shooting at a church in the US state of Illinois, police say. Movie magic March 8, 2009 at 12:39 pm Delights and gripes at Africa's answer to the Oscars Ex-Israel head faces rape charge March 8, 2009 at 11:47 am Israel's ex-President Moshe Katsav is to be charged with sex offences including rape of a former employee, justice officials say. Madagascar officers launch mutiny March 8, 2009 at 11:33 am Officers in a military camp near Madagascar's capital mutiny refusing to take any more orders from the government. 'Civilians die' in S Lanka battle March 8, 2009 at 11:24 am At least 15 civilians have died in the last two days of fighting between Sri Lankan soldiers and Tamil Tiger rebels, a health official says. Brown condemns N Ireland killings March 8, 2009 at 11:23 am UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown condemns attacks on a Northern Irish army base in which two soldiers were shot dead. Baghdad police attack 'kills 28' March 8, 2009 at 10:44 am A suicide bomber kills 28 people at a police academy in Baghdad, as the US says it will withdraw 12,000 troops by September. Live text - West Indies v England March 8, 2009 at 9:40 am Amjad Khan ousts West Indies run machine Ramnaresh Sarwan on day three of the final Test. Turn to us in crisis, says Clegg March 8, 2009 at 9:21 am Only the Lib Dems offer an alternative vision for the future of Britain post-recession, leader Nick Clegg says in a keynote speech. Live text - FA Cup March 8, 2009 at 8:32 am Everton host Middlesbrough in the FA Cup quarter-finals after Arsenal ease past Burnley to book a last-eight tie with Hull. Pope heading to Holy Land in May March 8, 2009 at 8:15 am Pope Benedict XVI confirms he will visit Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan, from 8-15 May. Beckham happy with AC Milan deal March 8, 2009 at 8:12 am David Beckham says it is a "dream deal" to stay at AC Milan and also continue to play for LA Galaxy. Bank nationalisation 'not needed' March 8, 2009 at 7:48 am The UK government says it still has no plans to nationalise the banking sector, despite increasing its stake in Lloyds. Deadly surge in S Lanka fighting March 8, 2009 at 7:44 am Both Sri Lanka's military and rebel forces say there has been a surge in fighting in recent days, with scores killed. Ethiopia takes Africa film honour March 8, 2009 at 7:29 am An Ethiopian film about the regime of the country's former dictator takes the chief prize at Africa's main movie awards. Escaped prisoner captured trying to sneak back into jail March 8, 2009 at 6:48 am Prison authorities in the US state of Georgia who launched a manhunt for an escaped inmate catch him sneaking back into jail. 'No alternative' to mail sell-off March 8, 2009 at 6:36 am The plan to part-privatise Royal Mail is the "last throw of the dice" to secure its future, says Lord Mandelson. Will attack threaten peace in N Ireland? March 8, 2009 at 5:14 am Gunmen have attacked a British army base north of Belfast, killing two soldiers. What is your reaction? In pictures March 8, 2009 at 3:46 am Women around the world demand land rights