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Nationalist 'lead' in Basque poll March 1, 2009 at 2:41 pm Nationalists win regional elections in Spain's Basque Country while conservatives lead in Galicia, exit polls suggest. Mutineers face Bangladesh charges March 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm Bangladesh police say they are charging more than 1,000 border guards for a mutiny in which more than 140 people died. Justice deficit March 1, 2009 at 1:48 pm Fears that Nepal's civil war-era crimes will go unpunished Israeli warning over Gaza rockets March 1, 2009 at 1:20 pm Israel's prime minister promises an "uncompromising response" if rockets continue to be fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Explorers begin epic Arctic trek March 1, 2009 at 1:13 pm A British team begins a gruelling expedition to the North Pole to discover how quickly the Arctic sea-ice is melting. Under strain March 1, 2009 at 1:07 pm Pressure grows in Kinshasa to end Uganda mission 'Ethical' stem cell creation hope March 1, 2009 at 1:06 pm The ability to create stem cell treatments without using embryos is a step closer, say researchers. Man Utd win Carling Cup shoot-out March 1, 2009 at 12:44 pm Manchester United win the Carling Cup with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out triumph over Tottenham at Wembley. EU 'consensus' to tackle crisis March 1, 2009 at 12:34 pm EU leaders say they are determined to avoid any protectionist moves in response to the economic crisis. Harman warning on Goodwin pension March 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm Harriet Harman says former RBS chief executive Sir Fred Goodwin should not "count on" keeping his £650,000 pension. Iran's uranium 'enough for bomb' March 1, 2009 at 12:21 pm Iran possesses enough nuclear material to build a bomb, the United States' most senior military commander says. Illusionists Siegfried and Roy stage final act, replete with Bengal tiger March 1, 2009 at 11:29 am Illusionists Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn perform a single final act - with the tiger which attacked Horn five years ago. Boyle takes Oscar on home visit March 1, 2009 at 9:58 am Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle returns to his home town in north west England to show off his Oscar. Colombia discovers Farc hideouts March 1, 2009 at 9:43 am Colombian soldiers find a network of well-equipped caves used by the Farc guerrilla movement deep in the country's jungle. Missiles 'kill seven' in Pakistan March 1, 2009 at 9:35 am Missiles fired by US unmanned aircraft kill seven people close to Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, reports say. Pious protector March 1, 2009 at 9:34 am The Brazilian priest fighting to save the Amazon rain forest Hariri court opens at The Hague March 1, 2009 at 9:22 am An international court set up to try the suspected killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri opens at The Hague. Live text - West Indies v England March 1, 2009 at 8:38 am Ramnaresh Sarwan is finally out for 291 as West Indies reach 607-6 at tea in the fourth Test against England in Barbados. Shark attacks Australian surfer March 1, 2009 at 7:54 am An Australian surfer is attacked by a shark at a northern Sydney beach - the third such attack in as many weeks. Australia race film pulled after clashes March 1, 2009 at 5:54 am A film based on race riots in Australia is pulled from cinemas in Sydney after fights break out during screenings. Asean group seeks economic action March 1, 2009 at 4:13 am South East Asian leaders call for greater co-ordinated regional action to help restore their damaged economies. US 'cell assault' video released March 1, 2009 at 3:17 am US prosecutors release video of a sheriff's deputy striking a 15-year-old girl and throwing her onto a cell floor. Pipe dream February 28, 2009 at 9:58 pm Azerbaijan's hopes for direct gas link to Europe Sebelius 'to take US health post' February 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm US President Barack Obama chooses Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his new health secretary, officials say. My escape February 28, 2009 at 8:28 pm Ex-drug trafficker tells how he sprang from Bangkok jail Chavez sends army to rice plants February 28, 2009 at 7:25 pm Venezuela's president orders the army to take over the country's rice processing plants, amid a row over food prices. Child cold drugs under scrutiny February 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm The effectiveness of many over-the-counter cold medicines for children under 12 has been placed in doubt. US robbery suspect held after applying to join the police February 28, 2009 at 5:27 pm A suspected store robber lands himself in custody after turning up to take a police entrance examination in California. Irish battle to win over England February 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm Ireland stay on course for the Grand Slam as they scrape a 14-13 win over England at Croke Park. China enacts tough new food law February 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm China passes a strict new food safety law, after a series of scandals involving food processing companies. Somali leader agrees Sharia law February 28, 2009 at 1:52 pm Somalia's President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed agrees to introduce Sharia law to defuse clashes with tribal leaders. Election confusion February 28, 2009 at 12:52 pm Afghan president's poll call does little to ease tension Airliner crash-lands in Romania February 28, 2009 at 11:57 am A small airliner makes a dramatic crash-landing in Romania with none of its 51 passengers or crew seriously injured. Liverpool rocked by Boro February 28, 2009 at 11:56 am Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions suffer a major blow as they slump to a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough. Afghan president urges April poll February 28, 2009 at 10:47 am Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls for polls to be held in April - earlier than the date set by the electoral commission. Free trade or protectionism? February 28, 2009 at 10:40 am A special EU summit has ended with a conclusion that there will be no protectionism. Is this the right decision? New Bangladesh graves discovered February 28, 2009 at 10:37 am Fresh graves containing bodies of murdered officers are found in the Bangladeshi capital following a border guard mutiny. US soldier guilty of Iraq murder February 28, 2009 at 10:25 am A US military jury finds an army officer guilty of the murder of an Iraqi detainee during questioning last May. Police recover Irish bank money February 28, 2009 at 10:18 am Police in the Irish Republic recover up to 4m euros, believed to be from the country's biggest bank robbery. Lavish birthday bash for Mugabe February 28, 2009 at 9:52 am Zimbabwe's president marks his birthday in lavish style, vowing "no going back" on seizure of white-owned farms. Live text - Six Nations February 28, 2009 at 9:29 am England prepare to face Ireland in Dublin after Scotland beat Italy. Tibetan monk 'shot' while on fire February 28, 2009 at 9:27 am A Tibetan monk is shot after setting fire to himself during a protest against Beijing's rule, reports say. Brown promises banking clean-up February 28, 2009 at 9:06 am Gordon Brown urges a clean-up of the financial system to ensure "banking responsibility" in the UK and abroad. Campaigners stage liberty events February 28, 2009 at 8:53 am The "database state", counter-terrorism laws and press freedom are among issues to be discussed by campaigners at a convention. 'Five rockets' fired into Israel February 28, 2009 at 8:49 am Palestinian militants in Gaza reportedly fire five rockets into Israel territory but there is no indication of casualties. Prison drama February 28, 2009 at 8:31 am Lebanese inmates shame officials with play about justice Defining Sarkozy February 28, 2009 at 7:03 am Unpredictable nature of the French president Verbal inflation February 28, 2009 at 7:03 am How the trillion has become the new billion in America Paradise lost February 28, 2009 at 7:00 am What has taken Madagascar to boiling point? Live text - Premier League February 28, 2009 at 6:59 am Liverpool's title hopes are in tatters after a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough, while Chelsea snatch a last-gasp win over Wigan and Arsenal are held at home by Fulham.