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	Sunday, 09 March, 2008, 1:00 GMT 09:00 +08:00:Asia/Shanghai

In pictures
The life and career of late ITN newsreader Carol Barnes

Brazil's vigilantes
The militias who say they are protecting Rio's slum residents




TOP STORIES

	Rally in Jersey over abuse claims A rally has been held in Jersey to highlight concerns over the handling of child abuse claims at a former care home.

	Obama set to take Wyoming prize Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has won the backing of voters in Wyoming, US media project.

	Space truck set for maiden voyage Europe is primed to launch the Automated Transfer Vehicle - its biggest, most complex spacecraft.

	Ex-newsreader Barnes dies at 63 Former ITV newsreader Carol Barnes, who presented News at Ten for several years, dies aged 63 after a stroke.

	Kosovo sparks early Serb election Serbia's president says he will call an early election after the ruling coalition says it cannot agree on Kosovo.




WORLD

	Election setback for Malaysia PM Malaysia's ruling coalition suffers its worst poll results in decades, winning only a small majority, officials say.

	Kosovo sparks early Serb election Serbia's president says he will call an early election after the ruling coalition says it cannot agree on Kosovo.

	Obama set to take Wyoming prize Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has won the backing of voters in Wyoming, US media project.




AFRICA

	Chad's 'orphans' returning home The 103 children in Chad caught up in an abduction scandal are to return to their families, Unicef says.

	Nigeria ruling party in key talks Nigeria's ruling party meets amid complaints that ex-President Obasanjo has too much influence.

	Gorilla rangers' execution threat Rebels who seized control of DR Congo's Gorilla Sector say rangers will be executed if they enter the area.




AMERICAS

	Bush vetoes interrogation limits US President George Bush vetoes a bill that would stop the CIA using methods such as simulated drowning.

	Obama set to take Wyoming prize Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has won the backing of voters in Wyoming, US media project.

	Setback to Bolivian reform plan A Bolivian court delays a referendum on a controversial new constitution, in a setback for President Morales.




ASIA-PACIFIC

	Election setback for Malaysia PM Malaysia's ruling coalition suffers its worst poll results in decades, winning only a small majority, officials say.

	Burma rejects UN referendum plan Burma's junta rejects proposals by a UN envoy for independent monitoring of May's referendum.

	China court rejects death rulings China's Supreme Court rejected 15% of all death sentences given by lower courts in 2007, officials say.




EUROPE

	Kosovo sparks early Serb election Serbia's president says he will call an early election after the ruling coalition says it cannot agree on Kosovo.

	'No Russian thaw under Medvedev' Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the West that ties will not be easier under Dmitry Medvedev.

	Poland to welcome expelled Jews Poland's president vows to restore citizenship to thousands of Jews who were expelled in 1968.




MIDDLE EAST

	Bodies found in Iraq mass grave Security forces in Iraq discover a mass grave containing about 100 decomposed bodies.

	Israel buries victims of shooting Thousands of mourners attend the funerals of eight students killed by a Palestinian at a religious college in Jerusalem.

	Iraq promises Turkey curb on PKK Iraqi President Jalal Talabani insists his government will not tolerate Kurdish rebels in the north attacking Turkey.




SOUTH ASIA

	Afghans protest against cartoons Thousands of Afghans protest against the reprinting of cartoons they say are insults to Islam.

	Kashmir suspends stray dog cull Authorities in Indian-run Kashmir halt a bid to poison thousands of feral dogs after a threat of legal action.

	Musharraf opponents get MPs boost Eleven independent Pakistani MPs join the main parties that could form a coalition government.




UK

	Rally in Jersey over abuse claims A rally has been held in Jersey to highlight concerns over the handling of child abuse claims at a former care home.

	Ex-newsreader Barnes dies at 63 Former ITV newsreader Carol Barnes, who presented News at Ten for several years, dies aged 63 after a stroke.

	Thatcher resting at London home Ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher is resting at home after an overnight stay at a London hospital for tests.




ENGLAND

	Six killed in 'worst ever' crash A crash in Gloucestershire in which six people died is described by police as one of the "worst ever" in the county.

	Council bids to run post offices Essex county council enters into talks on taking over post offices in its area earmarked for closure.

	MEP seeks to resolve ferry strike The President of France is urged to intervene in a strike by ferry workers to help end the gridlock on the M20.




NORTHERN IRELAND

	Race hate graffiti investigated Police are investigating the daubing of Nazi symbols and racist slogans in the Village area of south Belfast.

	Driver set alight in robbery bid A bus driver escapes injury after flammable liquid is poured over him during a robbery bid.

	Nothing found in search for pair Another search for a missing elderly couple is carried out in Ballintoy, County Antrim, but nothing is found.




SCOTLAND

	Talks over scrapping council tax Talks have taken place between ministers and the Lib Dems over scrapping the council tax, it emerges.

	Extra funds for further education The Scottish Government announces an additional £10m in funding for universities and colleges.

	Rescued walker dies of injuries A hillwalker airlifted off the Cairngorm mountain range after a fall dies of his injuries in hospital.




WALES

	£107m guarantee on new curriculum The money will be in place to deliver a new curriculum for the youngest pupils, says Wales' education minister.

	Boatyard severely damaged by fire A fierce early morning fire badly damages an Anglesey boatyard and much of the building's contents.

	Williams delight at Wales victory Try-scorer Shane Williams says Wales deserved their 16-12 Six Nations win over Ireland in Dublin which clinched the Triple Crown.




POLITICS

	Thatcher resting at London home Ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher is resting at home after an overnight stay at a London hospital for tests.

	Lib Dems back Clegg health plans Nick Clegg avoids a conference rebellion over NHS proposals but is forced to make some concessions.

	Blair to teach in the US on faith Tony Blair is to teach students at Yale University in the US about faith and globalisation.




BUSINESS

	Council bids to run post offices Essex county council enters into talks on taking over post offices in its area earmarked for closure.

	Bush insists US not in recession The US president insists there is not a recession despite the worst monthly jobless figures in five years.

	$200bn Fed move over credit fears The Fed makes billions of dollars available to banks in an auction hoping to ease credit-crunch concerns.




ENTERTAINMENT

	Ex-newsreader Barnes dies at 63 Former ITV newsreader Carol Barnes, who presented News at Ten for several years, dies aged 63 after a stroke.

	Singer Presley hits out at press Lisa Marie Presley criticises the media for publishing "degrading stories" forcing her to confirm she is pregnant.

	Attenborough honoured at gallery Sir David Attenborough's portrait is displayed at the National Portrait Gallery to mark the end of his series Life In Cold Blood.




SCIENCE/NATURE

	Space truck set for maiden voyage Europe is primed to launch the Automated Transfer Vehicle - its biggest, most complex spacecraft.

	Tentative steps to whaling peace Pro- and anti-whaling nations open some possible avenues to compromise at a meeting in London.

	Gorilla rangers' execution threat Rebels who seized control of DR Congo's Gorilla Sector say rangers will be executed if they enter the area.




TECHNOLOGY

	BBC iPlayer comes to the iPhone The BBC launches a version of its iPlayer video on demand service for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

	Pentagon bans Google map-makers Google is banned from filming inside US military bases because of the "threat" posed by its online maps.

	Space truck set for maiden voyage Europe is primed to launch the Automated Transfer Vehicle - its biggest, most complex spacecraft.




HEALTH

	Lib Dems propose juice tax cuts VAT on fruit juice should be cut to 5% to encourage healthy diets, the Lib Dem spring conference is to hear.

	Alcohol 'quickly' cuts heart risk Middle aged non-drinkers can quickly cut their risk of heart disease by having a daily tipple, say researchers.

	Smokers 'make their children ill' Alder Hey hospital says bronchitis could be drastically reduced if parents stopped smoking around their children.




EDUCATION

	Diploma success 'to end A-levels' England's chief exams watchdog says success for new Diplomas will mean the demise of A-levels.

	Who rules in the classroom? A former education minister complains that politicians are interfering too much in education policy.

	Extra funds for further education The Scottish Government announces an additional £10m in funding for universities and colleges.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES

1967: Stalin's daughter defects to the West
Svetlana Stalin, daughter of the Soviet dictator, requests asylum at the United States Embassy in India.

1973: Northern Ireland votes for union
The people of Northern Ireland vote overwhelmingly to remain within the United Kingdom.

1956: Britain deports Cyprus Archbishop
The British authorities order the deportation of the Greek Cypriot leader, Archbishop Makarios, in the hope of restoring law and order to the island.




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