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Hamas lays out security plans - 02 Apr 2006 21:35:28 GMT The new Palestinian interior minister outlines Hamas' plans to end violence and disorder among Palestinians.
World remembers Pope 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 merger - 02 Apr 2006 19:23:15 GMT France's Alcatel and US firm Lucent Technologies, leading IT and telecoms systems firms, agree to merge.
Tennis: Federer wins Miami - 02 Apr 2006 19:08:48 GMT Roger Federer claims back-to-back Masters Series events with a straight-sets win over Ivan Ljubicic in the Nasdaq-100 Open final.
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.
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.
US helicopter 'shot down' in Iraq - 02 Apr 2006 16:10:22 GMT A helicopter lost in Iraq is believed shot down and the two pilots are feared dead, the US military says.
Cricket: Aussies fight back in Test - 02 Apr 2006 16:02:11 GMT An unbeaten 55 by Mark Boucher gives South Africa a great chance of winning the third Test against Australia.
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.
Israel parties in talks on new PM - 02 Apr 2006 15:14:45 GMT Israel's president begins talks with the main political parties on who should lead the next coalition government.
Zambia leader seeks UK 'check-up' - 02 Apr 2006 13:10:55 GMT Zambia's president cancels plans to attend a poll campaign event and flies to the UK to see doctors, officials say.
Two killed in Balochistan blast - 02 Apr 2006 11:29:31 GMT An explosion in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan province kills two people and injures 10 others, officials say.
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.
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.
UK 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.
Italian boy 'found dead by river' - 01 Apr 2006 23:36:19 GMT Italian police searching for a missing epileptic 18-month-old boy find a body, according to media reports.
Basque rally for more autonomy - 01 Apr 2006 23:06:02 GMT Tens of thousands of people rally in Bilbao to urge greater self-determination for the Basque region.
'Corrupt' Argentine police purged - 01 Apr 2006 21:27:17 GMT The Argentine authorities try to clean up the Buenos Aires police force with a purge of more than 100 officers.
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.
Australian cartoon irks Indonesia - 01 Apr 2006 14:43:16 GMT Indonesia criticises an Australian newspaper cartoon lampooning its leader, amid worsening relations.
Mobile phone TV begins in Japan - 01 Apr 2006 13:36:06 GMT A new service in Japan allows mobile phone users to watch TV on their handsets.
US alarm at China's Latin influence - 01 Apr 2006 11:26:10 GMT Humphrey Hawksley finds out how the US is reacting to China's growing influence in Latin America.
Reserving judgement on Bolivia's newcomer - 01 Apr 2006 11:25:02 GMT BBC correspondent Paul Mason travels to El Alto, where he meets the people keeping a close eye on new leader President Evo Morales.