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EU needs 'brutal' science advice March 11, 2009 at 10:30 pm The UK government's chief scientist says Europe's lawmakers need independent and sometimes uncomfortable scientific advice. Child protection facing criticism March 11, 2009 at 10:28 pm Too many children are abused because social work departments fail to protect them, a report by Lord Laming is due to state. Pope 'admits Holocaust row error' March 11, 2009 at 10:28 pm The Pope has sent a letter to all Roman Catholic bishops admitting mistakes in the handling of a Holocaust-denying bishop, reports say. Many premature pupils 'struggle' March 11, 2009 at 8:50 pm Over half of children born before 26 weeks end up needing extra help at mainstream schools, UK research suggests. Rich list hit by economic crisis March 11, 2009 at 7:39 pm The financial crisis takes its toll on the world's richest people, knocking 322 names off the Forbes 'rich list' of billionaires. Nasa space shuttle launch delayed March 11, 2009 at 7:01 pm Nasa delays the launch of its Discovery shuttle mission to the International Space Station after a fuel leak is detected. Arsenal see off Roma on penalties March 11, 2009 at 6:36 pm Arsenal beat Roma 7-6 in a dramatic Champions League penalty shoot-out after their tie finishes 1-1 on aggregate. Freddie Mac reports massive loss March 11, 2009 at 6:35 pm US mortgage giant Freddie Mac reveals a $50bn loss for 2008, and plans to ask the government for another $31bn of aid. New US law eases Cuba sanctions March 11, 2009 at 6:21 pm US President Barack Obama signs into law a government spending bill that will ease some sanctions on Cuba. Tories leaving Europe's EPP group March 11, 2009 at 5:46 pm David Cameron comes a step closer to fulfilling his pledge that the Tories will leave the centre right grouping in the European Parliament. Holders Man Utd power past Inter March 11, 2009 at 5:34 pm Man Utd ease their way into the last eight of the Champions League after overcoming Inter Milan 2-0 at Old Trafford. Obama calls for G20 joint action March 11, 2009 at 4:15 pm US President Barack Obama says that countries must take concerted action to spur global economic growth. Saddam frontman March 11, 2009 at 3:54 pm John Simpson on the sentencing of Tariq Aziz Germany stunned by shooting spree March 11, 2009 at 3:52 pm Germany is in shock after a teenager's gun rampage leaves 15 people dead - including nine schoolchildren. Alabama gunman 'had a hit list' March 11, 2009 at 3:15 pm The Alabama gunman who killed 10 people before turning his gun on himself, had drawn up a list of enemies, police say. Live text - Wednesday's football March 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm Man Utd host Inter Milan and Arsenal travel to Roma in their Champions League last 16 second legs, while Fulham host Blackburn in the Premier League. Battery that 'charges in seconds' March 11, 2009 at 2:22 pm A simple change to lithium-ion battery manufacturing leads to cheaper, safer, faster-charging batteries. 'Four dead' in French avalanche March 11, 2009 at 2:06 pm Four people are dead after being swept away by an avalanche in the French Alps, reports say. France ends four-decade Nato rift March 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm President Sarkozy announces France's return to Nato's military command, reversing decades of self-imposed exile. Beckham unfazed by booing threat March 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm David Beckham tells BBC Sport he can handle any hostility from LA Galaxy fans when he eventually returns to the United States to continue his MLS career. Nigeria gay activists speak out March 11, 2009 at 1:23 pm Gay activists tell Nigeria's lawmakers they should throw out a new law banning gay marriage. Day in pictures March 11, 2009 at 1:12 pm Striking images from around the world Heavy fighting in north Sri Lanka March 11, 2009 at 1:11 pm Sri Lankan troops and Tamil rebels fight fierce battles in the north, amid unconfirmed reports that a senior rebel is killed. Zimbabwe judge orders MDC release March 11, 2009 at 12:47 pm Zimbabwe's Supreme Court orders the state to free MDC ministerial nominee Roy Bennett on bail. Defiant and afraid March 11, 2009 at 11:52 am Pakistanis react to crackdown ahead of planned protests Deja-vu March 11, 2009 at 11:38 am Can Pakistan take another bout of political violence? Washington diary March 11, 2009 at 11:19 am Matt Frei on 'The Incredibles' in the White House