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Fears for Colombia Indian groups - 04 Apr 2006 21:15:52 GMT Colombia's conflict poses a growing threat to indigenous peoples, the UN refugee agency warns.
Shias step up calls for PM to go - 04 Apr 2006 20:30:29 GMT Iraq's vice-president joins calls for PM Ibrahim al-Jaafari to stand down, amid further violence in Baghdad.
Sinn Fein British agent shot dead - 04 Apr 2006 19:22:20 GMT The IRA denies shooting dead former senior Sinn Fein member Denis Donaldson in County Donegal.
Fresh job law protests in France - 04 Apr 2006 18:44:59 GMT Hundreds of thousands march through French cities in the latest protests against a youth labour law.
Bahrain police 'hold boat owner' - 04 Apr 2006 18:25:10 GMT The owner of a boat that sank off Bahrain with the loss of 58 lives is held for questioning, prosecutors say.
Israeli missiles hit PA compound - 04 Apr 2006 17:37:19 GMT Two Israeli missiles hit the Gaza City headquarters of the Palestinian Authority, wounding two.
Thai prime minister to step aside - 04 Apr 2006 16:43:29 GMT Embattled Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra says he is stepping down after prolonged protests over his leadership.
Nuclear inspectors to visit Iran - 04 Apr 2006 16:08:49 GMT United Nations inspectors will arrive in Iran on Friday to visit nuclear sites, a top Iranian official says.
Saddam to face genocide charges - 04 Apr 2006 16:06:18 GMT Former President Saddam Hussein is to be charged with genocide over a 1980s campaign against Iraqi Kurds.
Vietnam ministry hit by scandal - 04 Apr 2006 16:00:43 GMT Vietnam's Transport Minister, Dao Dinh Binh, offers his resignation amid a major corruption scandal.
Uganda's Besigye denies treason - 04 Apr 2006 14:58:26 GMT Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and 22 co-defendants deny treason charges at their trial.
S Africa's Zuma denies Aids risk - 04 Apr 2006 14:21:52 GMT Ex-South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma denies hurting the fight against Aids by having unprotected sex.
Chavez gets Russian helicopters - 04 Apr 2006 14:17:17 GMT Venezuela's President Chavez says he wants more military craft as three helicopters arrive from Russia.
Dam protester's health gets worse - 04 Apr 2006 14:13:44 GMT The health of activist Medha Patkar, who is on hunger strike over the Narmada dam project, worsens.
Top US Republican stepping down - 04 Apr 2006 14:00:46 GMT Former US Republican leader Tom DeLay says he is quitting politics in the wake of corruption allegations.
EU energy warning for 17 states - 04 Apr 2006 13:43:20 GMT Brussels begins legal action against 17 states, for failing to take steps to ensure full competition in energy.
Olmert to seek Labour coalition - 04 Apr 2006 13:08:55 GMT Acting Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says he expects the Labour party to join his Kadima party in a coalition government.
Envoy's Sudan trip hits further trouble - 04 Apr 2006 12:43:45 GMT Sudan stops top UN aid official Jan Egeland flying to Chad to visit Darfur refugees who fled there.
Japan rebuffs China summit offer - 04 Apr 2006 11:24:59 GMT Japan rejects China's offer to resume talks if Japanese leaders stop visiting a controversial shrine.
Kuwaiti women vote for first time - 04 Apr 2006 10:59:15 GMT Kuwaiti women are allowed to cast votes for the first time in Gulf state, in a municipal by-election.
Afghanistan 'friendly fire' probe - 04 Apr 2006 10:05:32 GMT US-led forces in Afghanistan are to examine if a Canadian and a US soldier were killed by their own side.
Cricket: Aussies win SA thriller - 04 Apr 2006 09:21:15 GMT Australia wrap up a 3-0 clean sweep in South Africa as they win the third Test by two wickets.
Brazil targets 2014 World Cup - 04 Apr 2006 09:02:49 GMT World Cup holders Brazil target 2014 as the year to stage the finals for only the second time in their history
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.