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Last Updated: January 16, 2009 08:03 pm


NY mayor hails 'hero' crash pilot

January 16, 2009 04:55 pm

The pilot who landed a plane in the Hudson River showed inspirational heroism, says the mayor of New York.

Israel poised for ceasefire vote

January 16, 2009 07:02 pm

Israeli ministers are set to vote on a unilateral ceasefire in Gaza amid signs of diplomatic movement on the conflict.

New EU action against Microsoft

January 16, 2009 07:21 pm

The EU accuses Microsoft of harming competition by bundling its Explorer browser with its Windows operating system.

Rebels in DR Congo declare truce

January 16, 2009 06:53 pm

Some senior officers from the main Tutsi rebel group in DR Congo say they have agreed a truce with the government.

Somali executed for 'apostasy'

January 16, 2009 01:00 pm

Islamists execute a Somali politician who they accused of betraying his religion by working with non-Muslim Ethiopian forces.

LRA rebels commit new atrocities

January 16, 2009 01:30 pm

Fresh details emerge of horrific attacks by Uganda's LRA rebels in neighbouring countries.

US retailer Circuit City to close

January 16, 2009 12:13 pm

US electronics retailer Circuit City is to close after failing to reach a deal with its creditors, with the loss of 30,000 jobs.

Gas solution closer, says Putin

January 16, 2009 01:28 pm

Russian PM Vladimir Putin says a deal to end the European gas crisis may be nearer after talks in Germany.

Three million hit by Windows worm

January 16, 2009 09:54 am

A virulent Windows virus is racking up millions of victims, report computer security firms.

Kenya officials told to watch Obama inauguration on TV, not travel to US

January 16, 2009 07:25 am

A Kenyan former minister gives a TV to officials planning to travel to the US for the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Christian driver refuses to drive a bus with an atheist slogan on it

January 16, 2009 05:29 am

A Christian bus driver refuses to drive a bus with an atheist slogan proclaiming "There's probably no God".

Woods set to speak at Obama event

January 16, 2009 04:44 pm

Tiger Woods will speak at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration event in Washington DC on Sunday.

Ancelotti contemplates Kaka exit

January 16, 2009 09:07 am

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti admits for the first time that Kaka could move to Manchester City.

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

September 11, 2008 11:27 am

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

Cast off

January 16, 2009 07:35 pm

How Thai officials left migrants to drift to their death

Crunch time?

January 16, 2009 07:48 pm

Coming days could hold key to Zimbabwe crisis

Week in pictures

January 16, 2009 03:44 pm

Striking images from around the world this week

Survivor's story

January 16, 2009 11:50 am

My journey from racist bombing to Obama dream

After Kim

January 16, 2009 08:44 am

Who will lead North Korea after its Dear Leader is gone?

Legal mind

January 16, 2009 07:27 am

Defence barrister to author, the career of Sir John Mortimer

UN inches towards Somalia force

January 16, 2009 02:38 pm

The UN Security Council adopts a resolution agreeing in principle to a peacekeeping force in Somalia.

Venezuela to vote on Chavez term

January 16, 2009 03:20 pm

Venezuela will vote next month on a proposal for President Hugo Chavez to seek indefinite re-election, officials say.

Thais hold more migrants amid row

January 16, 2009 09:03 am

The Thai military takes into custody another group of Burmese refugees, amid accusations they cast previous groups adrift at sea.

Real president Calderon resigns

January 16, 2009 12:27 pm

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon resigns over a vote-rigging scandal.

Spate of bomb attacks in Baghdad

January 12, 2009 06:10 am

A series of bomb blasts during rush hour in Baghdad kills at least eight people and injures many others, officials say.

Red Cross fear for Sri Lanka civilians

January 16, 2009 08:42 am

The Red Cross says that intense fighting in northern Sri Lanka has caused a "massive displacement" of civilians.

Bail-out fears hit banking shares

January 16, 2009 05:13 pm

Shares in major UK banks fall sharply amid fears that more financial institutions will need to be bailed out by the government.

Citigroup to split as losses grow

January 16, 2009 07:57 am

Struggling US banking giant Citigroup is to split the firm in two, as it reports a quarterly loss of $8.29bn (£5.6bn).

Infection setback in prem babies

January 15, 2009 07:18 pm

A treatment to improve a premature baby's chance of fighting infection does not work, a UK study suggests.

Light pollution forms 'eco-traps'

January 16, 2009 12:15 pm

Polarised light from building and roads is triggering potentially dangerous changes in many species' behaviour, a study shows.

Rumpole's creator Mortimer dies

January 16, 2009 09:05 am

Dramatist and author Sir John Mortimer, who created Rumpole of the Bailey, dies in his sleep at the age of 85.

Legal downloads swamped by piracy

January 16, 2009 01:02 am

A rise in the number of digital music download sales is dwarfed by the number of illegal swaps, a report says.