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Digger driver shot in Jerusalem March 5, 2009 at 7:17 am The driver of a construction vehicle in Jerusalem is shot and fatally wounded ramming a police car and an empty bus. Cuban officials 'admit mistakes' March 5, 2009 at 7:12 am Two top officials ousted in Cuba's cabinet shake-up admit making "mistakes" in letters published in the state press. UK interest rates lowered to 0.5% March 5, 2009 at 7:08 am The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 0.5%, and says it is boosting the money supply to help revive the economy. Chelsea's Ashley Cole 'arrested' March 5, 2009 at 7:07 am Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole is arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, sources say. Bashir vows to defy Darfur charge March 5, 2009 at 6:56 am Sudan's president vows not to "kneel" to the West, as he furiously defies the war crimes court's indictment against him. US urges fresh start with Russia March 5, 2009 at 6:50 am US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells Nato ministers in Brussels it is time for a "fresh start" with Russia. Day in pictures March 5, 2009 at 6:47 am Eye-catching images from around the world Cosmic cousins March 5, 2009 at 6:44 am If we found Earth's missing twin, would we regret it? Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh off March 5, 2009 at 6:37 am Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh is postponed because of security concerns in the wake of the Lahore attacks. Mandela grandson enters politics March 5, 2009 at 6:37 am The grandson of South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela is on the ANC list of candidates for April's polls, the party says. User info stolen from music site March 5, 2009 at 6:33 am Hackers steal personal user details from music streaming website Spotify. Should the BOE create more money? March 5, 2009 at 6:19 am The Bank of England is expected to try a new method of pumping extra money into the system. Is this a good idea? Lahore suspect sketches released March 5, 2009 at 5:45 am Pakistani police release sketches of four men suspected of involvement in Tuesday's ambush of the Sri Lankan cricket team. 'No proof' of bee killer theory March 5, 2009 at 5:27 am Scientists say there is no proof that a mysterious disease blamed for the deaths of billions of bees actually exists, the BBC has been told. Bad marriages damage women's - but not men's - physical health March 5, 2009 at 5:25 am Bad marriages damage women's - but not men's - physical health EU judges back UK retirement age March 5, 2009 at 5:12 am The UK's compulsory retirement age of 65 is not in breach of EU legislation, the European Court of Justice rules. Seoul, Canberra sign defence pact March 5, 2009 at 5:00 am The leaders of South Korea and Australia sign a defence cooperation pact and announce the start of free trade talks. Fans await Jackson concert dates March 5, 2009 at 4:53 am Michael Jackson fans are awaiting an expected announcement of a series of comeback gigs at the O2 arena in London. La Dolce Vita March 5, 2009 at 4:51 am A classic moment in Italian cinema reaches 50 Car bomb hits Iraq cattle market March 5, 2009 at 4:35 am At least 10 people are killed and many are wounded in a car bomb attack near a busy livestock market in Iraq. Profit down 95% at Stella brewer March 5, 2009 at 4:21 am The world's biggest brewer blames the cost of last year's takeover of Anheuser-Busch for plunging profits. China 'faces most difficult year' March 5, 2009 at 4:21 am Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says the country faces unprecedented challenges, as he gives details of its economic stimulus plans. Palestinian health care 'ailing' March 5, 2009 at 4:10 am Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza are suffering from an "ailing landscape" of health services, a new study claims. Tecktonik shift March 5, 2009 at 3:52 am New dance craze is de rigueur among French youth Obama renews Zimbabwe sanctions March 5, 2009 at 2:59 am President Obama extends US sanctions against Zimbabwe for a year because the government there is 'undermining' democracy. Peston in China March 5, 2009 at 2:44 am China's growing budget deficit is still a flea bite Nato to discuss Afghanistan March 5, 2009 at 2:24 am US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due at her first Nato meeting, with Russia and Afghanistan topping the agenda. Antibodies tackle severe asthma March 4, 2009 at 7:13 pm Patients with a type of severe asthma benefit from injections of an antibody, British and Canadian research shows. Canada bus beheading verdict due March 4, 2009 at 6:41 pm A verdict is due in the trial of a man who beheaded and mutilated a fellow passenger on an inter-city Greyhound bus in Canada. Man City 2-0 Aston Villa March 4, 2009 at 4:42 pm Elano's first-half penalty and a smart strike from Shaun Wright-Phillips gave Manchester City victory over a jaded-looking Aston Villa. Man Utd extend lead with victory March 4, 2009 at 4:40 pm Manchester United restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Newcastle. Arrest warrant draws Sudan scorn March 4, 2009 at 4:34 pm Sudan dismisses a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against its president as a plot, and expels aid groups. Shares up on China stimulus hopes March 4, 2009 at 4:33 pm Share prices around the world jump amid hopes China will announce an expansion to its economic stimulus plan. Oil price up over petrol demand March 4, 2009 at 4:10 pm Oil prices rise nearly 9% as the US reports an unexpected drop in crude stocks and an increase in petrol demand. Golden Brown? March 4, 2009 at 3:33 pm Was UK prime minister's US trip a success or failure? Mexican prison riot 'kills 20' March 4, 2009 at 3:28 pm At least 20 people are killed during a riot at a prison in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, say police. Gang plotted £229m bank fraud March 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm Two men who plotted to steal £229m from a Japanese bank are found guilty for their role in the scam. US economy 'slumps further' March 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm Economic conditions worsened in January and February, the US Federal Reserve says in an influential report. Chasing dreams March 4, 2009 at 1:45 pm Time running out for US vision on Middle East CCTV 'shows Lahore gunmen escape' March 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm Pakistani TV broadcasts video showing what it says are gunmen from the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team escaping the scene. Tsvangirai urges prompt releases March 4, 2009 at 1:15 pm Zimbabwe's new prime minister urges the release of opposition supporters being held by the police, in his maiden speech to parliament. Dancing black hole twins spotted March 4, 2009 at 1:01 pm Astronomers believe they have seen the first pair of black holes orbiting each other at the centre of a distant galaxy. Britney kicks off comeback tour March 4, 2009 at 12:50 pm Britney Spears performs in New Orleans as she begins her 31-date concert tour, her first for five years. LRA man 'captured in Congo park' March 4, 2009 at 12:13 pm Uganda's military says it has captured a Lord's Resistance Army commander in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Beatles stars to reunite on stage March 4, 2009 at 12:09 pm Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are to get back together to perform at a charity show next month. Warrant issued for Sudan's leader March 4, 2009 at 11:55 am The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Sudan's president on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. UK PM says US bond 'unbreakable' March 4, 2009 at 11:54 am Gordon Brown receives a standing ovation from the US Congress after calling for a renewal "of the special relationship for our generation". Authorities raid Ukraine gas firm March 4, 2009 at 11:50 am Ukrainian security service agents raid the head office of the state energy firm, Naftogaz, as part of a criminal inquiry. Pakistan president in gunmen vow March 4, 2009 at 11:16 am Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari vows to punish those who attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore "with iron hands". Man guilty of Potter actor murder March 4, 2009 at 10:59 am A man who stabbed 18-year-old actor Rob Knox in a fight outside a bar in south-east London is found guilty of murder.