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London 2012 cost 'likely to rise' - 02 Apr 2006 21:37:45 GMT London probably will need much more cash for the 2012 Olympic Games, the man overseeing preparations says.
World remembers John Paul II - 02 Apr 2006 20:54:37 GMT Pope Benedict XVI leads tributes to his predecessor, John Paul II, as people mark the anniversary of his death.
Taylor defence to fight charges - 02 Apr 2006 19:49:33 GMT Lawyers for ex-Liberia leader Charles Taylor say they will ask for war crimes charges against him to be dismissed.
Alcatel and Lucent agree to merge - 02 Apr 2006 19:23:15 GMT France's Alcatel and US firm Lucent Technologies, leading IT and telecoms systems firms, agree to merge.
Thais await crunch poll outcome - 02 Apr 2006 18:25:36 GMT Ballots are being counted in Thailand's general election, with early indications of many protest votes in some areas.
Crazy song makes musical history - 02 Apr 2006 18:03:42 GMT Crazy by Gnarls Barkley becomes the UK's first number one single based on download sales alone.
Bono hits out at Berlusconi - 02 Apr 2006 17:56:01 GMT Rock star Bono accuses Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi of "exploiting" his image in the run-up to the country's elections.
Tributes to British Bahrain dead - 02 Apr 2006 17:09:58 GMT The friends and families of British victims of the Bahrain pleasure boat disaster pay tribute to their loved ones.
Two people killed in road crash - 02 Apr 2006 17:02:46 GMT A man and woman are killed after their vehicle leaves the road and crashes in County Down.
Freed US journalist arrives home - 02 Apr 2006 16:57:55 GMT A US journalist freed after being held in Iraq for nearly three months flies into Boston airport.
Oxford triumph in Boat Race - 02 Apr 2006 16:00:39 GMT Oxford beat Cambridge on a turbulent River Thames to win the 152nd Boat Race from Putney to Mortlake.
Football: Middlesbrough triumph - 02 Apr 2006 15:56:16 GMT Lee Cattermole's first Premiership goal is enough to give Middlesbrough victory in a dismal match at Eastlands.
US, UK urge speed in Iraq talks - 02 Apr 2006 15:32:36 GMT Condoleezza Rice and Jack Straw call on Iraqi leaders to press ahead with negotiations on a new government.
More hosepipe bans introduced - 02 Apr 2006 13:31:46 GMT Three more water companies in the south-east of England are beginning to enforce hosepipe bans.
Knife scanners to go UK-wide - 02 Apr 2006 13:19:36 GMT Mobile metal detectors are to be used across the UK transport network, the BBC has learned.
Council to reveal school closures - 02 Apr 2006 13:08:25 GMT Cardiff council's leader admits schools will close under plans to tackle 8,000 surplus places in the city.
Masked man fired shots in house - 02 Apr 2006 12:14:37 GMT Police in Glasgow are searching for a masked man who forced his way into a house and fired a gun.
Bahrain boat 'was not licensed' - 02 Apr 2006 11:04:57 GMT A boat which capsized off Bahrain with the loss of at least 58 lives did not have the right paperwork, officials say.
Mayor defends toll payment row - 02 Apr 2006 11:04:26 GMT London mayor Ken Livingstone defends his calls for American staff at the US embassy to pay the congestion charge.
F1: Alonso expects challenge - 02 Apr 2006 10:47:06 GMT Championship leader Fernando Alonso says his early lead could disappear as the season progresses.
Tories 'will reveal donor names' - 02 Apr 2006 10:17:27 GMT The election watchdog will be told the names of all those who made loans to the Tories, Theresa May says.
Fingerprints hide lifestyle clues - 02 Apr 2006 07:10:57 GMT Fingerprints could soon help police narrow down their list of suspects by giving clues about lifestyle.
Thousands in NY immigration rally - 02 Apr 2006 06:52:24 GMT Thousands of demonstrators march through New York to protest against tougher US immigration laws.
MoD denies Iran military meeting - 02 Apr 2006 05:03:51 GMT The MoD denies reports the military and the government are to discuss possible US-led military action against Iran.
Pakistan to move quake-hit city - 02 Apr 2006 03:44:41 GMT Pakistan will rebuild Balakot, a city levelled by last year's Kashmir quake, but not on its original site, officials say.
Smart brains 'grow differently' - 01 Apr 2006 23:00:04 GMT The brains of smart people tend to develop at a different rate to those of their peers, a Nature study suggests.
Turkey warns children off clashes - 01 Apr 2006 17:58:47 GMT Turkey's PM urges parents not to let their children be used as pawns in clashes between Kurds and riot police.
Brazilian pioneer docks in space - 01 Apr 2006 04:58:03 GMT The first Brazilian in space docks at the International Space Station after a two-day journey.
Changing face of screen teachers - 31 Mar 2006 23:05:09 GMT BBC education correspondent Mike Baker on what the portrayal of teachers on screen reveals.