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Palestinian PM Fayyad steps down
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says he is resigning to pave the way for a national unity government.
Week in pictures
Eye-catching pictures from around the world
Nasa launches Earth hunter probe
A Nasa mission carrying a telescope to search the sky for Earth-like planets launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
UN fails to agree on Sudan action
The UN Security Council reaches no agreement on a call for Sudan to reverse a decision to expel aid agencies from Darfur.
Callers flock to pray as Dutch artist sets up 'God hotline'
An artist in the Netherlands sets up a telephone number to allow people to call God - but they will have to leave a message.
Changing times
Warmer winters worry those in Russia's far north
Obama 'to reverse stem cell ban'
President Barack Obama is to lift restrictions on US funding for research on human embryonic stem cells, reports say.
US jobless rate increases to 8.1%
The number of people unemployed in the US rose by 651,000 in February, official figures show.
Firms in data row deny wrongdoing
Several firms accused of subscribing to a secret database of building workers' details have denied any wrongdoing.
How bad can US unemployment get?
Unemployment in the US rose by 651,000 in February? How is the downturn affecting you?
S Korea diverts jets over threats
South Korean airlines re-route planes to avoid the North's airspace amid escalating tension and threats from Pyongyang.
Jackson eyes $400m comeback plan
Michael Jackson could earn more than $400m (£283m) from a deal involving new music, movies and concerts, his promoter reveals.
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Hasina 'leads in Bangladesh poll'
Early unofficial results from Bangladesh's poll suggest ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's bloc is heading for a substantial win.
Israel vows war on Hamas in Gaza
Top Israeli officials promise further attacks on militant group Hamas, as Israeli air strikes pound the Gaza Strip for a third day.
Live text - Man Utd v Middlesbrough
Man Utd look to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as they host Middlesbrough.
'Huge year for natural disasters'
Losses from natural disasters rose by 50% in 2008, underlining need for action on climate change, re-insurers Munich Re say.
Somalia's president quits office
Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf tells parliament he is resigning, adding to the chaos as Ethiopian troops withdraw.
Pound hits new low against euro
The pound hits a new record low against the euro due to continued concerns about the outlook for the UK economy.
Ugandan LRA 'in church massacre'
Uganda's army accuses rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army of hacking to death 45 civilians in a church in DR Congo.