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Updated: 5 hours 58 min ago Budget in two weeks, Brown saysThis year's Budget will be held on Wednesday 24 March, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces.
Gaza activist's death case opensA court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
'Last Bali bomber' killed in IndonesiaIndonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
Ashton sets out diplomatic visionThe EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs Europe has a "once in a generation opportunity" to build a powerful diplomatic service.
Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
Call to halt NHS medical databaseDoctors' leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.
Northern Rock sees reduced lossesNorthern Rock says that it made "good progress" in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.
Onions ruled out of opening TestEngland bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Friday with a back injury.
China's exports see big increaseChina's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Iran president in key Afghan tripIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in the Afghan capital Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai.
Burma law bans Suu Kyi from pollA new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.
Cars in rail 'Russian roulette'The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.
Economic storm not over, says PMGordon Brown is expected to say he has guided the economy through a "storm" and is best-placed to secure its recovery.
Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
Life bans for Yousuf and YounusA Pakistan Cricket Board committee has issued indefinite bans to former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan for "infighting".
US 'hid terror suspect treatment'A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.
Five killed in Pakistan attackUnidentified gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing up to five people, police say.
US attacks East Jerusalem plansThe US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.
File-sharing sanctions 'unfair'Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.
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