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Last push to meet Darfur deadline - 04 May 2006 21:11:39 GMT Negotiations over a peace deal for Sudan's troubled Darfur region continue as a midnight deadline looms.
Argentina energy summit launched - 04 May 2006 20:18:36 GMT Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil seek agreement on gas supplies and prices at an emergency summit.
Global child labour figures fall - 04 May 2006 19:49:46 GMT The number of children in work worldwide falls for the first time, but Africa still has huge problems, a study finds.
Judge hits back in Moussaoui spat - 04 May 2006 19:21:58 GMT A judge tells Zacarias Moussaoui he will "die with a whimper" as the defiant 9/11 plotter is jailed for life.
Israel MPs approve Olmert cabinet - 04 May 2006 19:14:47 GMT Israel's new government takes office after parliament approves a cabinet proposed by incoming PM Ehud Olmert.
Rescuers inch to Tasmania miners - 04 May 2006 17:58:56 GMT The huge effort to free two men from a Tasmanian mine is unlikely to be over until the weekend, the manager says.
Vatican throws out China bishops - 04 May 2006 17:56:17 GMT Two Roman Catholic bishops appointed by China without Vatican approval are excommunicated.
Living next to India's uranium mine - 04 May 2006 17:39:20 GMT The nuclear industry has brought wealth to the village of Jaduguda but as Mark Whitaker finds, it is also blamed for serious health problems.
Washington sniper on trial again - 04 May 2006 17:21:22 GMT A man accused of being the Washington sniper goes on trial in Maryland for six murders committed in October 2002.
Mexican police retake riot town - 04 May 2006 17:19:17 GMT Police in Mexico say they now control San Salvador Atenco after clashes with machete-wielding locals.
Cheney chides Russia democracy - 04 May 2006 15:49:49 GMT The US vice president accuses Russia of reneging on democracy and using energy as a political tool.
McClaren named England boss - 04 May 2006 15:02:27 GMT Steve McClaren is appointed as Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor by the Football Association.
Tennis: Williams beats Hingis - 04 May 2006 14:55:58 GMT Venus Williams battles to a 4-6 7-5 6-4 win over Martina Hingis in Warsaw to reach the last eight of the J&S Cup.
Mugabe defends road naming - 04 May 2006 14:53:09 GMT President Mugabe dismisses his critics, as he cuts the ribbon on a major road named after him in Malawi.
Afghan rebel's pledge to al-Qaeda - 04 May 2006 14:51:07 GMT Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar says in a video message that he is ready to fight under the banner of al-Qaeda.
Somali leader slams US on terror - 04 May 2006 14:25:54 GMT The US is funding Somali warlords who earlier this year battled Islamic groups, the Somali president says.
Court halts Baroda demolitions - 04 May 2006 14:08:35 GMT India's Supreme Court halts a demolition drive in the city of Baroda after days of violence in which six people have died.
Hamas asks watchdog for funds - 04 May 2006 14:02:42 GMT Hamas is asking the Palestinian central bank for a $100m loan to help ease the government's funding crisis.
Cricket: India lobby for SA pair - 04 May 2006 13:27:03 GMT India's cricket board is to lobby to allow South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs and Nicky Boje to play in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Nine killed in Iraq court attack - 04 May 2006 13:03:33 GMT At least nine people die in a bombing near a Baghdad courthouse, amid reports US aircraft kill five civilians.
Nepal rebels agree to peace talks - 04 May 2006 12:41:46 GMT Maoist rebels in Nepal welcome the offer of peace talks, a day after the authorities declared a truce.
In search of beauty in Buenos Aires - 04 May 2006 12:30:55 GMT Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires on the strict beauty regime of many of its tanned and perfectly toned residents.
State funeral for Pramod Mahajan - 04 May 2006 10:22:48 GMT Pramod Mahajan, a senior leader of India's main opposition BJP party, is cremated in Mumbai.
Lava flows from Indonesia volcano - 04 May 2006 09:11:58 GMT Molten lava flows from one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, sparking fears of an imminent eruption.
Russian racism 'out of control' - 04 May 2006 07:22:20 GMT Racist killings in Russia are "out of control", says a report by human rights watchdog Amnesty International.
UN draft on nuclear Iran tabled - 04 May 2006 04:04:33 GMT The Security Council debates a draft resolution calling on Iran to suspend enrichment or face further action.