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News aggregatorPeace talks in doubt over housingThe Palestinian Authority says indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned.
Ukraine leader 'forms coalition'The new Ukrainian president's party forms a coalition that is nominating a former finance minister as prime minister.
Four due in court over expensesThree Labour MPs and a Tory peer are due in court later to face charges in relation to their expenses claims.
Confusion over kidnap in PakistanPolice in Pakistan dismiss reports a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped last week has been released.
Chile's new leader to be sworn inChilean tycoon Sebastian Pinera will be sworn in as president, with a major post-earthquake rebuilding effort ahead of him.
Greeks stage fresh general strikePublic and transport services grind to a halt in Greece as workers stage a third strike in protest at austerity measures.
Daihatsu recalling cars in JapanCarmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.
Morrisons profit up on new storesThe UK's fourth biggest supermarket group, Morrisons, reports a 30% rise in annual profits after it opens more stores.
Police 'risk public confidence'Police failures to tackle anti-social behaviour risk public confidence, says the chief inspector of constabulary.
BP to explore for oil in BrazilOil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.
Japan's economic growth rate cutJapan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
China inflation at 16-month highChinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy.
Japan opens 98th national airportJapan opens an airport in Ibaraki offering just one flight a day, sparking criticism over wasteful spending.
Vladimir Putin set to visit IndiaRussian PM Vladimir Putin is due in India for talks expected to focus on arms and energy contracts.
State Budget Puts Spinal Cord Injury Research in JeopordyAdvocates say the state's plan to eliminate a program on spinal cord injury started by a police officer shot on duty will threaten efforts to help victims lead independent lives.
Burma election laws condemnedBurma's election laws provoke widespread condemnation, but military rulers re-open opposition party offices.
Nigeria charges over Jos killingsPolice say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
Afghan criticisms unfair, PM saysGordon Brown labels as "unfair" criticisms over the timing of his weekend visit to British troops in Afghanistan.
Union to consider BA strike datesUnion leaders representing British Airways cabin crew will meet later to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.
Sony shows off motion controllerSony reveals details about its new motion controller the PlayStation Move, as a contender to market leader Nintendo Wii.
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