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Plans to cut traffic speed limits
April 20, 2009 at 7:42 pm

Proposals to bring down speed limits in areas where there is a higher risk of accidents are to be announced by the government.

Certain victory
April 20, 2009 at 7:41 pm

But is the ANC's dominance of South Africa under threat?

Fears over web health revolution
April 20, 2009 at 7:21 pm

Concerns are being raised about the use of the internet and new technologies to revolutionise health.

NY Times awarded five Pulitzers
April 20, 2009 at 7:18 pm

The New York Times newspaper wins five of this year's sought-after Pulitzer journalism awards, including for international news.

US marks 10 years since Columbine
April 20, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Events are held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Columbine high school massacre in which two former pupils killed 13 people.

Reporters track the changes
April 20, 2009 at 6:24 pm

The BBC's Washington correspondents track developments in the first 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency.

Beauty queen's opposition to gay marriage 'cost her Miss USA title'
April 20, 2009 at 6:13 pm

A runner-up at the Miss USA pageant says her opposition to gay marriage cost her first prize in the competition.

Madagascar protests turn deadly
April 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm

A demonstration in Madagascar against the closure of two radio stations leads to fatal clashes with security forces.

Walkout at Iran leader's speech
April 20, 2009 at 5:58 pm

Diplomats walk out of a UN anti-racism conference during a speech by Iran's president in which he condemned Israel.

Obama reaffirms support for CIA
April 20, 2009 at 5:12 pm

President Obama tells the CIA it remains key to protecting the US, days after releasing memos on its interrogation techniques.

Bank loss fears hit global shares
April 20, 2009 at 4:35 pm

US and European shares fall sharply after the biggest US bank reports a rise in the amount needed to cover bad debt.

Scientist Hawking ill in hospital
April 20, 2009 at 4:22 pm

Professor Stephen Hawking, one of the world's leading scientists, is "very ill" in hospital, Cambridge University has said.

Second Paraguay love-child claim
April 20, 2009 at 3:39 pm

A second woman claims to have had a child with Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo.

Lee hits back at Ferguson remarks
April 20, 2009 at 1:57 pm

Liverpool assistant boss Sammy Lee defends Reds manager Rafael Benitez over claims he showed contempt to Blackburn counterpart Sam Allardyce.

Iran orders 'fair' US spy appeal
April 20, 2009 at 1:25 pm

Iran's judiciary chief orders a "quick and fair" appeal for US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi, jailed last week for spying.

Zuma rival would renew arms probe
April 20, 2009 at 12:26 pm

South African opposition candidate Bishop Dandala says he would reopen a graft case against his ANC rival Jacob Zuma.

FA to address Wembley pitch issue
April 20, 2009 at 11:56 am

The FA admits improvements are needed to the Wembley pitch after criticism of the surface.

Weapons debate
April 20, 2009 at 11:52 am

US gun controls 10 years on from the Columbine killings

Pirate mother's Obama mercy plea
April 20, 2009 at 11:49 am

The mother of a teenage alleged pirate held over the hostage-taking of a US sea captain asks President Obama to free him.

BBC iPlayer goes high definition
April 20, 2009 at 11:36 am

The BBC's iPlayer catch-up online TV service is to start offering high definition streams of content.

Brussels to probe seven airlines
April 20, 2009 at 10:45 am

The European Commission is to investigate seven European and American airlines over possible anti-competition practices.

Arsenal duo out of Anfield trip
April 20, 2009 at 10:13 am

Liverpool will be without captain Steven Gerrard, while Arsenal will be without Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor for Tuesday's Premier League game.

Crash course
April 20, 2009 at 9:53 am

How pop music can teach us about the works of JG Ballard

The Great Wall of China is even longer than once thought
April 20, 2009 at 9:22 am

The Great Wall of China is even longer than once thought, after the first detailed government study to establish its length.

Rocky clues from dirty dead stars
April 20, 2009 at 9:20 am

A survey of dead stars finds that many are probably surrounded by the rocky remains of asteroids and planets.

Father denies Slumdog child sale
April 20, 2009 at 9:06 am

The father of a Slumdog Millionaire child actress denies trying to sell her in what he says was a "dirty" UK media operation.

Pirates release ship for 'ransom'
April 20, 2009 at 8:46 am

Somali pirates release a Togo-flagged cargo ship seized last week after a $100,000 (£68,000) ransom is reportedly paid.

New buys boost Bank of America
April 20, 2009 at 8:38 am

Bank of America sees quarterly income hit $4.2bn after strong performances from Countrywide and Merrill Lynch.

Senegal gay convictions quashed
April 20, 2009 at 8:29 am

Senegal's court of appeal overturns the conviction of nine men for homosexuality and orders their immediate release.

Madonna gets adoption appeal date
April 20, 2009 at 8:12 am

Madonna's appeal in her efforts to adopt a second Malawian child will be heard on 4 May.

Jamaica plane hijacker surrenders
April 20, 2009 at 8:08 am

A man who hijacked a plane in Jamaica has surrendered and all his hostages have been freed, officials say.

Day in pictures
April 20, 2009 at 8:05 am

Eye-catching images from around the world

Adobe Flash secures set-top deal
April 20, 2009 at 8:05 am

Adobe secures a deal to put its Flash software into many of the chips that go inside TVs and set-top boxes.

Darling '£15bn spending cuts due'
April 20, 2009 at 7:59 am

Chancellor Alistair Darling is set to announce £15bn of spending cuts in his Budget, paid for in efficiency savings.

Is the conference boycott justified?
April 20, 2009 at 6:40 am

Delegates walk out of a UN conference on racism during the Iranian president's speech. What's your view?

Hamas 'killing' Palestinian foes
April 20, 2009 at 6:21 am

Palestinian militant group Hamas has killed and maimed dozens of political rivals in Gaza in 2009, Human Rights Watch says.

Garden impossible
April 20, 2009 at 6:18 am

How do you grow trees in the driest place on Earth?

Mass hysteria
April 20, 2009 at 5:58 am

Nicaraguan 'madness virus' baffles scientists

Racism fault lines
April 20, 2009 at 5:36 am

UN conference on racism remains divisive

Is this soldier the luckiest man in the British Army?
April 20, 2009 at 4:52 am

A soldier is "the luckiest in the British Army" after a bullet hit his helmet, but missed his head by 2mm.

Columbine horror
April 20, 2009 at 4:06 am

Recalling the high school massacre 10 years on

Stargazing power
April 20, 2009 at 12:43 am

Array of telescopes will give a new view of the Universe
 

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