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TOP STORIES

	Universal DNA database rejected The Home Office rejects calls to keep everyone's DNA on file despite the convictions of Mark Dixie and Steve Wright.

	Police issue CCTV of missing girl Detectives release CCTV images of a nine-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.

	Burrell recalled to Diana inquest Paul Burrell is recalled to the Diana inquest over discrepancies between his evidence and press reports.

	Man gets life for model's murder A man who murdered 18-year-old Sally Anne Bowman outside her home is sentenced to life in prison.

	Gail Sheridan suspended from job The wife of former SSP leader Tommy Sheridan is suspended over theft allegations, BBC Scotland understands.




WORLD

	'Dozens dead' in Turkish assault Turkey says five of its soldiers and dozens of Kurdish rebels have been killed in its ground assault in northern Iraq.

	US will back new Iran sanctions The US secretary of state says there is a "very strong case" for more sanctions on Iran over its nuclear plans.

	No survivors in Venezuela crash Rescuers say there is no chance of finding survivors from a plane that crashed in Venezuela carrying 46 people.




AFRICA

	New breakthrough in Uganda talks Uganda signs a new agreement with the Lord's Resistance Army, a day after talks collapsed.

	AU head urges Kenya peace deal The African Union Commission chairman urges Kenya's political rivals to reach an agreement.

	Moroccan held for Facebook spoof A Moroccan man is due in court for creating a Facebook profile in the name of a royal prince.




AMERICAS

	US to evacuate staff from Serbia The US embassy in Belgrade orders non-essential staff evacuated a day after Serb protesters storm the building.

	Castro 'relishes chance to rest' Cuba's Fidel Castro is relieved to be leaving office and has promised himself a holiday, state media say.

	No survivors in Venezuela crash Rescuers say there is no chance of finding survivors from a plane that crashed in Venezuela carrying 46 people.




ASIA-PACIFIC

	Thailand PM targets drug dealers Thailand is planning to revive a controversial anti-drugs campaign, which allegedly killed 2,500 people.

	East Timor extends emergency rule E Timor extends a state of emergency imposed after the attacks on the nation's two senior leaders.

	Japan anger at US troop incidents Further incidents like two alleged rapes by US troops in Japan could harm ties, the country's defence minister warns.




EUROPE

	'Dozens dead' in Turkish assault Turkey says five of its soldiers and dozens of Kurdish rebels have been killed in its ground assault in northern Iraq.

	US to evacuate staff from Serbia The US embassy in Belgrade orders non-essential staff evacuated a day after Serb protesters storm the building.

	Turkey ends student headscarf ban Turkey's leader signs into law constitutional amendments allowing Islamic headscarves in universities.




MIDDLE EAST

	'Dozens dead' in Turkish assault Turkey says five of its soldiers and dozens of Kurdish rebels have been killed in its ground assault in northern Iraq.

	US will back new Iran sanctions The US secretary of state says there is a "very strong case" for more sanctions on Iran over its nuclear plans.

	Claim UK troops 'executed' Iraqis Lawyers say they have evidence that will prove Iraqi prisoners were executed by British troops.




SOUTH ASIA

	Bhutto party meeting to pick PM The party of Pakistan's late former PM, Benazir Bhutto, meets to pick the next PM after its win in Monday's polls.

	Food prices spur Indian inflation Inflation in India rise more than expected in early February to a six month high on rising food prices.

	Canada eyes Afghan exit by 2011 The 2,500 Canadian troops in south Afghanistan are due to leave within four years, under a government plan.




UK

	Universal DNA database rejected The Home Office rejects calls to keep everyone's DNA on file despite the convictions of Mark Dixie and Steve Wright.

	Police issue CCTV of missing girl Detectives release CCTV images of a nine-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.

	Gail Sheridan suspended from job The wife of former SSP leader Tommy Sheridan is suspended over theft allegations, BBC Scotland understands.




ENGLAND

	Man gets life for model's murder A man who murdered 18-year-old Sally Anne Bowman outside her home is sentenced to life in prison.

	Suffolk killer will die in prison Serial killer Steve Wright is to spend the rest of his life in jail for the murders of five women in Suffolk in 2006.

	Police issue CCTV of missing girl Detectives release CCTV images of a nine-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.




NORTHERN IRELAND

	Troubles group meets MI5's chief The group looking at how best to deal with the past holds talks with the security services in London.

	Tap bills 'higher after blunder' Water bills could be £30 a year more than expected due to an NI Water "blunder", it is claimed.

	Teen angry over abuser jail term A Londonderry teenager says he is disgusted a man who abused him will be freed from prison in months.




SCOTLAND

	Gail Sheridan suspended from job The wife of former SSP leader Tommy Sheridan is suspended over theft allegations, BBC Scotland understands.

	Mitchell lawyers given deadline Luke Mitchell's lawyers are given one month to present any further evidence to support their case.

	Murder inquiry after body found Police launch a murder inquiry following the death of a 48-year-old man after a disturbance in Clydebank.




WALES

	Jail for extradited sex attacker A man who had been wanted by police for six years is jailed for raping a teenage girl and arson.

	Two men admit OAP's manslaughter Two men admit the unlawful killing of an 82-year-old woman following a break in at her home.

	'Splendid' work on prince's home Prince Charles is pleased with refurbishment on his new Welsh estate as he pays a visit.




POLITICS

	Northern Rock now in public hands The nationalisation of Northern Rock becomes law, after just three days of parliamentary debate.

	Row over Auschwitz 'gimmick' note A political row has blown up over a government pledge to give free educational visits to Auschwitz.

	Labour MPs vote for agency rights Labour MPs increase pressure on Prime Minister Gordon Brown over equal rights for agency workers.




BUSINESS

	Money maze help for young people Two charities are teaming up to offer financial advice for 16 to 25-year-olds using new technology.

	'NatWest Three' head for prison Three British bankers are sentenced to 37 months in prison for their role in an Enron-related fraud.

	UK orders broadband future review The government will review the future of broadband amid calls that it should help firms pay for new infrastructure.




ENTERTAINMENT

	Brucie enjoys birthday in style Veteran entertainer Bruce Forsyth says he has no plans to retire as he celebrates his 80th birthday in London.

	Will Smith wins 'Hitler' damages Will Smith receives an apology from a news agency after it falsely accused him of saying Hitler was "a good person".

	Lopez gives birth to girl and boy Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is "healthy, happy and thrilled" after giving birth to twins in New York.




SCIENCE/NATURE

	Bluetongue risk 'starts in April' UK livestock farms will again be at risk from bluetongue from the second half of April, predict scientists.

	Fossil finds are rabbit forebears Scientists find the fossilised remains of mammals that were related to present-day rabbits and hares.

	Biofuels 'need strict standards' Biofuels should only be produced if they meet strict environmental standards, say international lawmakers.




TECHNOLOGY

	ISPs could face piracy sanctions The government is considering imposing legal sanctions on ISPs that do not take steps to prevent internet piracy.

	Gaming's future 'on the network' The future of the games industry lies with the net, a panel of gaming luminaries predicts.

	Microsoft warns on Vista update An upcoming update to Windows Vista could stop some third-party programs running, warns Microsoft.




HEALTH

	Heart-check beds to be developed A bed packed with sensors could keep a close watch on the health of heart failure patients, it is claimed.

	Measles cases jump to record high The number of measles cases in England and Wales jumped more than 30% last year to the highest level since records began.

	Daytime dozing 'stroke warning' Regular daytime dozing may be an early warning sign of stroke in elderly people, say US researchers.




EDUCATION

	Thousands excused training to 18 The new requirement in England to be educated to age 18 will not apply to youngsters in difficult circumstances.

	Some exams 'harder than others' England's exams watchdog finds some subjects are harder than others in a comparison of exams.

	Arts job boost for young people Young people are offered the chance to break into the arts and media with government-backed apprenticeships.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES

1945: US flag raised over Iwo Jima
The 28th Regiment of the 5th Marines take Mount Suribachi as the battle for control of Japanese-held Iwo Jima rages on.

1981: Rebel army seizes control in Spain
Soldiers and members of the Civil Guard storm the Spanish Parliament threatening the fledgling democracy, once ruled by dictator General Franco.

1959: Macmillan and Khrushchev talk peace
On his ten-day visit to the Soviet Union, the British Prime Minister forges cultural and trade links between East and West.




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