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Snow brings another day of chaos February 6, 2009 at 5:17 am A fifth day of heavy snow causes school closures and travel problems across the UK, with hundreds of drivers rescued. Malaysian MP removed from office February 6, 2009 at 5:15 am A Malaysian opposition leader is forcibly removed from office, after apparent defections cause a power shift in Perak state. N'Zogbia & Kinnear trade insults February 6, 2009 at 5:04 am Charles N'Zogbia suggests managing Newcastle is beyond the ability of boss Joe Kinnear, who hits back by saying the player lives in a "fantasy world". Iraq calm after election results February 6, 2009 at 5:04 am Iraq remains peaceful despite fears of violence over the results of Saturday's provincial elections. Judge halts last Guantanamo trial February 6, 2009 at 5:00 am The last remaining trial at Guantanamo Bay - of a suspect in the USS Cole bombing - has been halted, the Pentagon says. Kyrgyz closure of US base 'final' February 6, 2009 at 4:48 am Kyrgyzstan says its decision to close a key US base is "final", as Tajikistan offers use of its airspace for Afghan supplies. Top EU delegation in Moscow talks February 6, 2009 at 4:47 am A high-powered EU delegation visits Moscow amid continuing strains over Russian gas supplies and the Georgia conflict. Mugabe to sign unity deal bill February 6, 2009 at 4:39 am Zimbabwe's President Mugabe is due to sign a constitutional amendment to allow his rival to become prime minister. Sex and the City sequel announced February 6, 2009 at 4:37 am The stars of Sex and the City sign up for a sequel to last year's hit film of the television show, it is confirmed. 'Lonely' octuplets' mother explains why she wanted big family February 6, 2009 at 4:19 am A US woman who gave birth to octuplets speaks for the first time about her desire for a very large family. Pakistan nuclear scientist 'free' February 6, 2009 at 4:12 am A Pakistan court has freed disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest, his lawyer says. England players top IPL auction February 6, 2009 at 3:36 am Two of England's players are the most valuable cricketers at the Indian Premier League auction, costing $1.55m (£1.1m) each. Bid to trim Obama's bail-out plan February 6, 2009 at 3:34 am US senators are reviewing President Barack Obama's $900bn (£616bn) bail-out plan in a bid to cut costs. Phelps suspended over 'pot pipe' February 6, 2009 at 3:12 am Swimming authorities in the US suspend Michael Phelps for three months in a row over pictures appearing to show cannabis use. Regime change February 6, 2009 at 3:05 am Poland looks back 20 years after communism fell Sharp to cut 1,500 jobs in Japan February 6, 2009 at 2:45 am Japanese electronics maker Sharp says it is to cut employee numbers after a fall in demand for flat screens in the downturn. New attack on Nato supply route February 6, 2009 at 2:43 am A suicide car bomber blows himself up on the Khyber Pass in Pakistan in the latest attack on Nato's Afghan supply route. Treviso's paradox February 6, 2009 at 2:22 am Northern Italy's immigrants fitting in against the odds Toyota triples year loss forecast February 6, 2009 at 2:03 am The world's biggest carmaker, Toyota, says it now expects to make an operating loss of 450bn yen in the financial year 2008/09. Hudson pilot talks of 'disbelief' February 6, 2009 at 1:08 am The pilot of a plane which ditched in a New York river gives his first interview, telling of the moment he realised the plane was going down. Activist ship and whalers collide February 6, 2009 at 12:19 am Anti-whaling activists' ship collides with a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctic waters, sparking protests from Tokyo. Russia and China seen negatively February 5, 2009 at 9:10 pm Global public views of Russia and China have slipped considerably in the past year, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests. IVF drugs cancer risk 'ruled out' February 5, 2009 at 8:40 pm Taking fertility drugs does not increase a woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer, a large Danish study reports. Warning over 'surveillance state' February 5, 2009 at 7:57 pm Electronic surveillance and collection of personal data has become "pervasive" in British society, peers warn. Dog gene 'may aid wolf survival' February 5, 2009 at 6:07 pm A gene for dark coat colour in wolves was introduced through mating with domestic dogs, scientists report. Transport chaos warning over snow February 5, 2009 at 5:54 pm Snow causes major disruption to schools and the roads, and forecasters warn of more. Many killed in Pakistan bombing February 5, 2009 at 5:48 pm More than 30 people are killed in a bomb attack on a Shia worshippers in Pakistan's Punjab province, officials say. Windies batsmen make England toil February 5, 2009 at 5:38 pm West Indies finish the second day of the first Test on 160-1 to trail by 158 runs as England struggle in the field. Advertising slump hits News Corp February 5, 2009 at 5:18 pm Rupert Murdoch's News Corp makes a $6.4bn loss as falling advertising revenues force it to write-down assets. CIA nominee decries waterboarding February 5, 2009 at 5:14 pm Leon Panetta, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, condemns waterboarding as "torture" and "wrong". Outcasts February 5, 2009 at 5:13 pm What drives Burma's Rohingya to sea? Water kings February 5, 2009 at 2:48 pm The boys who deliver water in Nigeria's cities British Council in Iran 'illegal' February 5, 2009 at 2:34 pm Iran's government says the British Council, which has suspended its activities in the country, was operating illegally there. Out of favour February 5, 2009 at 1:36 pm Why US-Karzai relations are at an all-time low Obama urges stimulus bill action February 5, 2009 at 1:33 pm US President Barack Obama tells Congress "the time for talk is over" on a $900bn (£600bn) economic stimulus bill. Phelps could miss 2012 Olympics February 5, 2009 at 1:29 pm Swimming superstar Michael Phelps has doubts over whether he will compete at the London Olympics in 2012. Key Tamil Tiger sea base 'falls' February 5, 2009 at 12:57 pm The Sri Lankan army says it has captured the last major Tamil Tiger naval base in the north-east of the island. Colombia rebels free politician February 5, 2009 at 12:53 pm Left-wing Farc rebels in Colombia release a politician they had been holding for almost seven years. It's quiz time! February 5, 2009 at 12:50 pm Pigeons down trousers - and what in the bag? High stakes February 5, 2009 at 12:40 pm What next after pirates release weapons ship? Ticket 'abuse' angers Springsteen February 5, 2009 at 12:21 pm Rock star Bruce Springsteen condemns online ticketing firm which encourages US fans to buy seats at inflated prices. Big poll wins for Iraq PM's bloc February 5, 2009 at 11:38 am Early results from local elections in Iraq suggest the bloc led by Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has achieved big wins. Day in pictures February 5, 2009 at 11:21 am Some eye-catching images from around the world Hudson plane crash audio released February 5, 2009 at 11:09 am A recording of communications between air traffic controllers and a pilot of a plane which ditched in a New York river is released. Nazi hunters' doubt over 'death' February 5, 2009 at 11:09 am A leading Nazi-hunting group voices doubts about reports that top fugitive Aribert Heim died in Egypt in 1992. Top Nazi fugitive Aribert Heim, known as "Doctor Death", has been dead since 1992, German television reports. MPs pass Zimbabwe unity deal bill February 5, 2009 at 11:06 am Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passes a constitutional amendment paving the way for power-sharing. Transport chaos warning over snow February 5, 2009 at 11:04 am Forecasters warn Monday's heavy snowfall could be repeated on Friday, with the threat of more transport chaos. Snow kills six Moroccan children February 5, 2009 at 11:03 am Six brothers and sisters die after their house collapses because of heavy snow in Morocco, state media says. Cell phones to fight India rebels February 5, 2009 at 10:27 am The government in India's Jharkhand state gives free mobile phones to village leaders to help fight Maoist rebels. Wrestler director supports Bale February 5, 2009 at 10:24 am Wrestler director Darren Aronofsky backs Batman star Christian Bale after the actor apparently lost his temper on set. Somali pirates 'free arms ship' February 5, 2009 at 10:09 am Somali pirates who held a Ukrainian ship full of weapons for five months free the vessel after a ransom is paid, reports say. Eurozone rates kept on hold at 2% February 5, 2009 at 9:49 am The European Central Bank keeps interest rates for the 16 countries that use the euro unchanged at 2% Sri Lanka rejects dialogue appeal February 5, 2009 at 9:47 am Sri Lanka's government has rejected a call by international donors for it to begin negotiating with the Tamil Tiger rebels. Upping sticks February 5, 2009 at 9:37 am How an entire Arctic city is to be moved out of danger Live text - West Indies v England February 5, 2009 at 9:32 am England lose early wickets on day two of the first Test in Jamaica as they look to build on their overnight 236-5. Gerrard faces three-week lay-off February 5, 2009 at 9:03 am Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be out of action for three weeks after a scan revealed a torn hamstring. Privacy fears over Google tracker February 5, 2009 at 9:02 am A new Google tool allowing users to share their locations with friends raises concerns over rights to privacy. US hackers in fake parking ticket scam February 5, 2009 at 8:51 am Hackers are using fictitious parking tickets that dupe drivers into downloading a virus from a fake website. Deadly bombing at Iraq restaurant February 5, 2009 at 8:41 am At least 12 people are killed in a suicide bomb attack on a restaurant in Diyala province, north-east Iraq. Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship February 5, 2009 at 8:22 am A Lebanese ship carrying aid for Gaza is seized by the Israeli navy, but Israel denies Lebanese reports it was fired on. UK reduces interest rates to 1% February 5, 2009 at 8:21 am The Bank of England reduces interest rates to 1% from 1.5% in an attempt to boost the slowing economy. South Korean grandmother fails her written driving test 771 times February 5, 2009 at 7:58 am A South Korean grandmother has failed her written driving test 771 times but tells a local newspaper that she will keep trying. China declares drought emergency February 5, 2009 at 7:40 am China declares an emergency in north and central drought-hit regions, where nearly four million people are short of water. No smooching February 5, 2009 at 6:59 am India's tortured relationship with the kiss Channelling anger February 5, 2009 at 6:45 am Israeli Arabs seek to vent Gaza rage at the ballot box Vitamin D helps control MS gene February 5, 2009 at 6:15 am Vitamin D could prevent multiple sclerosis say researchers who found it interacts with a gene known to increase risk of the condition. Czechs criticised over castration February 5, 2009 at 5:56 am The Czech Republic is criticised by Europe's leading human rights body for continuing to surgically castrate male sex offenders. Ofcom u-turn on digital dividend February 5, 2009 at 5:28 am Changes to how airwaves are divided have been welcomed by some, but could have an impact on wireless microphones. Reality bites February 5, 2009 at 5:07 am Why Bill Gates let mosquitoes loose on a conference Protests spread February 5, 2009 at 4:32 am Discontent takes hold as hard times loom in Europe