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Sell-off 'to save postal service' February 26, 2009 at 7:00 am Lord Mandelson publishes controversial plans to sell-off part of Royal Mail which he says will save a universal postal service. Verdict on Kosovo war crimes due February 26, 2009 at 6:56 am A UN court is to deliver a verdict in the case of Serbian ex-President Milan Milutinovic over alleged war crimes in Kosovo. UK bank has record corporate loss February 26, 2009 at 6:38 am Royal Bank of Scotland reports a loss of £24.1bn ($34.2bn), a UK record, blaming "unprecedented turbulence" in world markets. Fire at Islamabad Marriott hotel February 26, 2009 at 6:36 am A fire breaks out in the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, months after the building was bombed. Deadly Turkish plane crash probed February 26, 2009 at 6:23 am Investigations continue into what caused a Turkish Airlines plane to crash land at Amsterdam airport, killing nine people and injuring 86. Obama girls to get water dog - but they have to work on a name February 26, 2009 at 6:14 am Michelle Obama says she is looking for a Portuguese water dog as the White House puppy promised to her daughters. Bangladesh PM threatens mutineers February 26, 2009 at 5:57 am Bangladesh's prime minister threatens tough action against mutinous border guards unless they surrender. Ex-Malawi head quizzed over graft February 26, 2009 at 5:47 am Ex-Malawian President Bakili Muluzi faces the anti-corruption bureau over claims he defrauded the state of more than $10m. Helping Aborigines 'to take time' February 26, 2009 at 5:36 am A year after 'sorry', living standards for Aborigines are improving but further gains will take time, PM Kevin Rudd says. China condemns Christie's auction February 26, 2009 at 5:35 am China says Christie's auction house must face consequences for what Beijing calls its illegal sale of two bronze artefacts. Clean living way to beat cancer February 26, 2009 at 5:13 am Over 40% of breast and bowel cancer cases in rich countries could be prevented by good diet and exercise, experts say. Dombrovskis chosen as Latvian PM February 26, 2009 at 5:07 am Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers nominates former finance minister Valdis Dombrovskis as prime minister. Got it licked February 26, 2009 at 4:52 am Would you admit to being a stamp collector? Palestinians relaunch unity talks February 26, 2009 at 4:47 am Leaders of the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah open talks in a renewed effort to create a unity government. Unity hope February 26, 2009 at 4:36 am Why Palestinians desperately need to end divisions Blues display frustrates Hiddink February 26, 2009 at 4:27 am Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink criticises his team for their reaction to going 1-0 up in the Champions League win over Juventus. Benitez calms Anfield exit talk February 26, 2009 at 4:25 am Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez gives a big hint he is prepared to commit his long-term future to the Anfield club. Researchers identify the 'oldest English words' February 26, 2009 at 4:23 am Some of the oldest words in the English and other Indo-European languages have been identified, scientists believe. 'Relief to work' February 26, 2009 at 3:53 am Zimbabwe teacher back in school after five-month strike UK has 'uphill struggle to 2Mbps' February 26, 2009 at 3:44 am Getting the UK up to speed, even just 2Mbps speed, could be harder than the government thinks, says a study. Actor Freeman sued over car crash February 26, 2009 at 3:41 am Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is sued for negligence over a car accident in August. UBS appoints new chief executive February 26, 2009 at 2:56 am Swiss banking giant UBS appoints the former head of Credit Suisse, Oswald Gruebel, as its new chief executive. Write now February 26, 2009 at 1:02 am Is the evil computer killing the glorious art of handwriting? Stevie Wonder honoured by Obama February 25, 2009 at 10:50 pm President Obama presents Stevie Wonder with the Gershwin prize for lifetime achievement in popular music. Rapid HIV evolution avoids attack February 25, 2009 at 9:12 pm HIV is evolving rapidly to escape the human immune system, an international study has shown. Sorry turns angry February 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm Has life improved for Aborigines in Australia? Woods secures victory on comeback February 25, 2009 at 6:20 pm Tiger Woods wins his first match after an eight-month injury lay-off at the Accenture Match Play Championship. Benayoun earns Liverpool win in Madrid February 25, 2009 at 4:37 pm Yossi Benayoun's goal earns Liverpool a 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League tie. Bangladesh mutineers 'surrender' February 25, 2009 at 4:35 pm Bangladeshi border guards who have been staging a mutiny have begun laying down their arms, a minister tells reporters. US holds 750 in drug cartel raids February 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm Federal agents have arrested some 750 people in a crackdown on Mexican drug cartels, the US attorney general says. China rights 'worsened', says US February 25, 2009 at 3:21 pm China's human rights record worsened in some areas in 2008 despite the Beijing Olympics, the US state department says. Four British personnel are killed February 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm Four British military personnel die in one day from injuries sustained in enemy attacks in Afghanistan, the MoD says. Williams F1 hit by RBS cutbacks February 25, 2009 at 2:36 pm BBC Sport learns that the Royal Bank of Scotland is to end its sponsorship of the F1 team Williams as a result of the poor economic climate. A fossil fish from Australia gives clues to origin of sex February 25, 2009 at 2:09 pm A fossil fish from Australia was one of the earliest known vertebrates to reproduce sexually, Nature journal reports. Safer planes February 25, 2009 at 1:50 pm Crash highlights improvements in survival rates Day in pictures February 25, 2009 at 1:15 pm Some striking images from around the world S Leone trio guilty of war crimes February 25, 2009 at 1:10 pm An international tribunal finds three Sierra Leone rebel commanders guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Iraqi lawmaker's immunity lifted February 25, 2009 at 12:21 pm The Iraqi parliament lifts the immunity of Mohammed al-Daini, MP, leaving him liable to arrest over several fatal attacks. Battle zone February 25, 2009 at 12:20 pm Dhaka runs for cover as border guards mutiny Estonian spy sold Nato secrets February 25, 2009 at 12:18 pm A former Estonian defence ministry official found guilty of selling Nato secrets to Russia is jailed after a secret trial. Obama's Commerce chief announced February 25, 2009 at 12:04 pm US President Barack Obama picks former Washington state governor Gary Locke to be his Commerce Secretary. Detainees split Zimbabwe cabinet February 25, 2009 at 11:58 am Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says the country's attorney general is blocking the release of political detainees.