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US welcomes Venezuela's vote February 16, 2009 at 9:28 pm The US cautiously welcomes Venezuela's vote to scrap term limits, allowing President Chavez to seek re-election. Happy birthday? February 16, 2009 at 9:20 pm Mixed emotions as Kosovo marks year of independence First Khmer Rouge trial commences February 16, 2009 at 9:14 pm The long-awaited first trial of a former Khmer Rouge leader at a UN-backed court in Cambodia begins. Helping hand? February 16, 2009 at 9:02 pm Sudan accused of still backing Ugandan rebel Race for 'God particle' heats up February 16, 2009 at 8:30 pm Europe's Cern is losing ground in the race to identify one of the fundamental particles of matter, its US rival claims. 'Mobile health' campaign launched February 16, 2009 at 7:50 pm Three foundations announce a "mobile health" effort to use mobile technology to provide better healthcare worldwide. Pay recycling costs, stores told February 16, 2009 at 7:40 pm Supermarkets in the UK produce too much packaging, and should pay more towards recycling it, local councils say. New charges for Gambia missionary February 16, 2009 at 7:34 pm A British man jailed for sedition in the Gambia is back in court facing new charges of forgery and impersonation. Russia ousts governors amid slump February 16, 2009 at 7:17 pm Russian President Dmitri Medvedev replaces four of the country's regional governors, amid concern that the economic slump could lead to social unrest. Darfur rebel group 'makes deal' February 16, 2009 at 7:13 pm Sudan and Darfur's most active rebel group reach a tentative deal that may eventually lead to peace talks for the region. Breastfed baby risk investigated February 16, 2009 at 7:10 pm Doctors are launching a first comprehensive study into the scale of potentially fatal dehydration in breastfed babies. Suits and soldiers February 16, 2009 at 5:35 pm Calmer southern Iraq prompts return of the suits Large Hezbollah rally in Lebanon February 16, 2009 at 4:54 pm Lebanon's Hezbollah movement holds a Beirut rally to mark the anniversary of the assassination of military commander Imad Mughniyeh. Collingwood ton drives England on February 16, 2009 at 4:45 pm West Indies close on 55-1 on day two of the third Test in Antigua after Paul Collingwood's 113 leads England to 566-9 declared. Eduardo inspires Arsenal Cup win February 16, 2009 at 4:45 pm Eduardo scores twice after nearly a year out as Arsenal beat Cardiff to make the FA Cup fifth round. No charges for US swimmer Phelps February 16, 2009 at 4:37 pm Swimming star Michael Phelps will not face charges over a picture apparently showing him smoking cannabis, US police say. Crossed wires February 16, 2009 at 3:48 pm New controversies fuel criticism of Pope's judgement Alien life 'may exist among us' February 16, 2009 at 1:35 pm Alien life-forms may be thriving right here on Earth, a physicist tells a major science conference. Rome to dismantle illegal camps February 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm The authorities in Rome begin dismantling illegal camps amid an outcry over three rapes last weekend blamed on immigrants. War with China February 16, 2009 at 12:13 pm Nationalists in Vietnam remember, 30 years on Live text - West Indies v England February 16, 2009 at 12:08 pm England progress to 482-7 at tea on day two of the third Test at the Antigua Recreation Ground. French Holocaust role recognised February 16, 2009 at 11:59 am France's top court recognises the state's "responsibility" for the deportation of Jews in WWII, but says reparations have been made. Driver guilty of M6 family deaths February 16, 2009 at 11:37 am A lorry driver is jailed for three years for causing the deaths of a family of six in a collision on the M6 motorway. Pirate Bay file-sharing defended February 16, 2009 at 11:36 am The founders of a site which carries links to copies of music, films and TV programmes stand trial for copyright violation. Jail upheld in Afghan Koran case February 16, 2009 at 11:32 am An Afghanistan court upholds 20-year prison terms for two men who published a translation of the Koran which contained errors. Tamil Tigers 'target civilians' February 16, 2009 at 11:14 am Tamil Tiger rebels are reported to be firing at civilians trying to leave Sri Lanka's conflict zone, the UN says. Anti-terror tactics 'weaken law' February 16, 2009 at 11:12 am The UK and the US have 'actively undermined' international law in the way they fight terrorism, a jurists' group says. Nuclear subs collide in Atlantic February 16, 2009 at 11:05 am A Royal Navy nuclear submarine was involved in a collision with a French submarine in the middle of the Atlantic, the UK confirms. Stormy waters February 16, 2009 at 11:01 am How The Pirate Bay sailed into file-sharing infamy Court delay for Zimbabwe nominee February 16, 2009 at 11:01 am Zimbabwean ministerial nominee Roy Bennett's court date on terrorism charges is delayed as prosecutors fail to turn up. Jailer Duch February 16, 2009 at 11:00 am The man who ran the Khmer Rouge's deadly prison African migrants drowned at sea February 16, 2009 at 10:45 am Spanish rescuers say the drowning death toll from a capsized migrant boat off the Canary Islands has risen to 19. Microsoft, Nokia offer app stores February 16, 2009 at 9:22 am Microsoft and Nokia are the latest two firms to announce online application stores for mobile devices. Pakistan agrees Sharia law deal February 16, 2009 at 9:08 am Pakistan signs a peace deal with a Taleban group that will lead to the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law in its Swat valley. Japan minister denies being drunk February 16, 2009 at 9:00 am Japan's finance minister faces calls for him to step down after accusations he was drunk at a recent G7 summit. Nepalese brothers plan record-breaking stay on top of Everest February 16, 2009 at 8:25 am Three Nepalese brothers are to try to break a world record by staying on top of Mount Everest for 24 hours, reports the BBC's Charles Haviland. Day in pictures February 16, 2009 at 7:56 am Eye-catching images from around the world Fresh violence shakes Gaza Strip February 16, 2009 at 7:44 am Israeli jets bomb tunnels on Gaza's border with Egypt, after two rockets were fired at southern Israel. Fusion future February 16, 2009 at 7:41 am When will scientists be able to harness star power? Oil up on 'supply crunch' warning February 16, 2009 at 6:41 am Oil prices rise after the International Energy Agency says there could be supply shortages next year once demand picks up. Swat diary February 16, 2009 at 6:07 am Residents celebrate Taleban deal as 'end of violence' Heart pill could 'erase bad memories' February 16, 2009 at 6:03 am Scientists believe a common heart medicine may be able to banish fearful memories from the mind. Jerusalem diary February 16, 2009 at 5:03 am The left stunned as Israelis slaughter a 'sacred cow' Brown sorry over assault arrest February 16, 2009 at 4:46 am R&B star Chris Brown is "sorry and saddened" by his arrest on suspicion of attacking a woman and is seeking counselling.