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Pressure grows for Darfur peace - 30 Apr 2006 08:26:24 GMT International mediators step up pressure on warring sides in Darfur to meet Sunday's peace deal deadline.
France speculates on PM's future - 30 Apr 2006 08:13:56 GMT Speculation grows in France that Dominique De Villepin could be forced to resign over his implication in a legal case.
Indian held in Afghanistan dead - 30 Apr 2006 08:03:38 GMT An Indian telecoms engineer abducted by Taleban militants in Afghanistan is found dead.
China ignores Vatican over bishop - 30 Apr 2006 07:15:22 GMT The state-controlled Catholic church in China ordains a new bishop without the approval of the Vatican.
New Nepalese PM sworn in by king - 30 Apr 2006 06:19:48 GMT Veteran Nepalese politician Girija Prasad Koirala is sworn in as prime minister after weeks of pro-democracy protests.
Liberal thinker JK Galbraith dies - 30 Apr 2006 05:28:02 GMT Renowned economist and political thinker John Kenneth Galbraith dies in the US at the age of 97.
Blast at China coal mine kills 24 - 30 Apr 2006 03:25:45 GMT At least 24 miners are killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northwest China.
Car blast near Nigeria oil port - 30 Apr 2006 02:17:19 GMT Nigerian militants say they carried out a car bomb attack near a refinery in the oil-rich Delta region.
Peru recalls Venezuela diplomat - 30 Apr 2006 01:54:28 GMT Peru recalls its ambassador to Venezuela, accusing Caracas of interference in the electoral process.
EU deadline on Mladic approaches - 30 Apr 2006 00:25:44 GMT A European Union deadline for Serbia to hand over war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic is set to expire.
Golf: Couch takes lead - 30 Apr 2006 00:13:18 GMT Little-known American Chris Couch leads by one shot after the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Egyptian troops kill one in clash - 29 Apr 2006 23:49:39 GMT Egyptian troops probing the triple bomb attacks in Dahab clash with gunmen in central Sinai, killing one.
Leftist trio seals Americas pact - 29 Apr 2006 22:03:27 GMT The leaders of Venezuela, Bolivia and Cuba sign a deal aimed at countering US influence in Latin America.
Italian troops' bodies flown home - 29 Apr 2006 21:40:33 GMT State leaders and relatives gather in Rome to receive the bodies of three Italian soldiers killed in Iraq.
Cricket: Windies beat Zimbabwe - 29 Apr 2006 20:59:52 GMT Brian Lara leads the way as West Indies beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the opening one-day match in Antigua.
Italy's Berlusconi set to resign - 29 Apr 2006 19:30:30 GMT Silvio Berlusconi is to resign as Italy's prime minister on Tuesday, three weeks after his election defeat.
Dutch halt Kenya aid over graft - 29 Apr 2006 16:49:09 GMT The Dutch government suspends nearly $150m in aid to Kenya because of concerns over corruption.
Iran nuclear plan 'irreversible' - 29 Apr 2006 11:31:57 GMT Iran vows to never give up its nuclear "right", as Western powers call for action after a critical UN report.
Letters of WWI rifleman No 3448 - 29 Apr 2006 11:18:21 GMT Tim Franks shares an extraordinary collection of letters, sent by his great uncle from Ypres in 1915.
Saudi Arabia's unseen reform - 29 Apr 2006 11:16:53 GMT In Saudi Arabia, Bridget Kendall reflects on how life is changing for women.
Reasons for hope in DR Congo - 29 Apr 2006 11:16:23 GMT Former BBC correspondent Martin Bell explains why he is optimistic about the future in DR Congo despite its grave problems.
Dylan opens New Orleans jazz fest - 29 Apr 2006 10:02:18 GMT Bob Dylan opens the first New Orleans Jazz Festival since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region last year.
Pakistan stages new missile test - 29 Apr 2006 07:12:46 GMT Pakistan successfully tests a long-range nuclear-capable missile for the second time, the military says.
Java raid targets senior militant - 29 Apr 2006 05:21:07 GMT Two militants are killed as Indonesian police raid a house in search of wanted militant Noordin Mohammad Top.
Poor nations block key UN reform - 29 Apr 2006 03:08:22 GMT Developing countries at the United Nations vote to shelve Kofi Annan's management reforms.