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Obama 'must act now' on climate February 11, 2009 at 9:36 pm The planet will be in "huge trouble" unless Barack Obama tackles climate change rapidly, says a top US scientist. W Africa starts anti-polio drive February 11, 2009 at 8:49 pm Twenty million children in West Africa are due to be vaccinated during the next three days in a major effort to eradicate polio. Out of control February 11, 2009 at 8:23 pm The Beijing fireworks party that went wrong Senior MPs ready to grill Brown February 11, 2009 at 8:14 pm Gordon Brown is set for a grilling on the economy in his twice-yearly question-and-answer session with senior MPs. Pain in Spain February 11, 2009 at 8:11 pm As recession bites, Spaniards seek work in the fields Space odyssey February 11, 2009 at 8:03 pm Ghana's rocket man aims for the Moon and beyond Real Madrid top the world football league - in terms of wealth February 11, 2009 at 7:06 pm Manchester United come second in the list of the world's richest clubs, while Real Madrid stay top for the fourth year in a row. Beckham reaches England landmark February 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm David Beckham equals Bobby Moore's record of 108 England caps for an outfield player after coming on as a substitute in the 2-0 defeat in Spain. Galapagos damage 'must be curbed' February 11, 2009 at 5:18 pm The Galapagos Islands face irreversible damage unless the growth in tourism is curbed, according to conservationists. Dutch MP banned from entering UK February 11, 2009 at 4:39 pm A Dutch MP who called the Koran a "fascist book" is banned from the UK because his presence "would endanger public security". Chilean president visiting Cuba February 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm Chilean President Michelle Bachelet arrives in Cuba on the first visit there by a Chilean leader in almost four decades. Madoff's wife 'withdrew millions' February 11, 2009 at 2:27 pm US financier Bernard Madoff's wife withdrew $15m (£10.4m) from an account just before his arrest, prosecutors say. US economy plan 'compromise' near February 11, 2009 at 1:40 pm Negotiations on US President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package are "very close" to a conclusion, a senator says. US banks defend bail-out spending February 11, 2009 at 1:06 pm Bosses of eight US banks have attempted to reassure a Congressional hearing that the US government's money has been well spent. Israel rivals vie to head cabinet February 11, 2009 at 1:03 pm Israel's two main parties seek partners to form a government after neither emerges a clear winner in the election. US trade deficit at six-year low February 11, 2009 at 12:48 pm The US trade deficit falls to its lowest level in almost six years in December, due to a fall in demand for imports. Zimbabwe PM pledges 'new chapter' February 11, 2009 at 12:40 pm Zimbabwe's new Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai vows to stabilise the shattered economy and end political violence. Arrests in Nigeria baby poisoning February 11, 2009 at 12:00 pm Nigerian drug regulators annouce 12 arrests in connection with the deaths of 84 children from poisoned medicine. Bombing rocks Baghdad bus station February 11, 2009 at 11:58 am At least 16 people are killed in an explosion at a bus terminal in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Live text - International football February 11, 2009 at 11:44 am Wales go down to a late goal against Poland, while Northern Ireland meet San Marino, Republic of Ireland play Georgia and England are in Spain later on Wednesday. Style icon Michelle Obama makes Vogue cover February 11, 2009 at 11:41 am US President Barack Obama's wife Michelle appears on the cover of Vogue magazine - only the second time a First Lady has done so. More Australian arsonists hunted February 11, 2009 at 11:40 am Australian officials blame arsonists for fresh fires in Victoria, as a dozen bushfires continue to burn in the state. Deadly tornado strikes Oklahoma February 11, 2009 at 11:15 am A tornado tears through a town in the US state of Oklahoma, leaving at least eight dead and a trail of destruction. Fortis shareholders reject sale February 11, 2009 at 11:03 am Fortis shareholders reject the sale of parts of the bank to French bank BNP Paribas and to the Dutch government. Barman tried over fatal tequila February 11, 2009 at 9:35 am A Berlin barman goes on trial accused of having served a 16-year-old boy 45 tequila shots, which killed him. What happened? February 11, 2009 at 9:15 am Bushfire survivors want emergency response change Study debunks illegitimacy 'myth' February 11, 2009 at 8:39 am The rate of illegitimate births in the population is lower than many people believe, according to a major study of male ancestry. Foul of the law February 11, 2009 at 8:38 am Russian police hold BBC man over greenhouse visit Pair held for 'offending Islam' February 11, 2009 at 8:23 am The editor and the publisher of a top English daily are held in Calcutta on charges of "hurting the feelings" of Muslims. Bank says UK 'in deep recession' February 11, 2009 at 8:07 am The Bank of England says that the UK is entering a deep recession and that further rate cuts may no longer work. Prostate cancer urine test hope February 11, 2009 at 7:52 am Scientists close in on a simple test to distinguish between the benign and aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Day in pictures February 11, 2009 at 7:37 am Eye-catching images from around the world Documents show how German trickery won Queen Nefertiti February 11, 2009 at 7:28 am Documents suggest a German archaeologist used trickery to smuggle home a famous sculpture of Queen Nefertiti. Malicious insider attacks to rise February 11, 2009 at 5:18 am Software giant Microsoft warns that the economic downturn will lead to an increase in security breaches by insiders. Rihanna cancels Indonesia concert February 11, 2009 at 5:13 am R&B star Rihanna cancels a concert in Jakarta due to be held on Thursday, show organisers have said. Treasure islands February 11, 2009 at 3:45 am From the world's loneliest tortoise to bizarre sea lizards - meet the inhabitants of Darwin's Galapagos