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Apology for women raped by father
Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/8559750.stm
2.
Economic storm not over, says PM
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/8558821.stm
3.
Labour MP facing expenses probe
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/8561268.stm
4.
BA strike talks end without deal
Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8561138.stm
5.
Scientists to review climate body
The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/8561004.stm
6.
Kidnapped boy's father back in UK
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has returned home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/8560038.stm
7.
Ex-chief warns over defence funds
Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential defence projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/8561124.stm
8.
Tories allege plan to cut police
The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/8561248.stm
9.
Israel pressured over homes
Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8561009.stm
10.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/8559543.stm
11.
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8560246.stm
12.
Bill Gates is no longer the world's richest man, say Forbes
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8560731.stm
13.
Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival
An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8560580.stm
14.
Classy Man Utd crush sorry Milan
Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United beat Milan 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate to ease into the Champions League quarter-finals.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/europe/8558023.stm
15.
Burnley 1-1 Stoke
David Nugent's headed finish earns relegation-threatened Burnley their first point in five games in a scrappy encounter at Turf Moor.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8555730.stm
16.
Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon (agg 1-2)
Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League to Lyon 2-1 on aggregate after being held 1-1 at the Bernabeu.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/europe/8558065.stm
17.
How can we reduce reoffending?
About 60% of prisoners serving short sentences reoffend within a year. Is prison the right answer?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/blogs/haveyoursay/2010/03/how_can_we_reduce_reoffending.html
18.
Nick Robinson
PM tries to be seen as modern-day Churchill
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/blogs/nickrobinson/2010/03/brown_presents_himself_as_a.html
19.
Afghan anxieties
Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/8560826.stm
20.
Junk mail quiz
Test yourself, now Royal Mail will no longer limit the stuff
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/magazine/8560007.stm
21.
Medical records
Who can read my notes? Electronic records explained
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/8559817.stm
22.
Fatwa flashing
Can a fatwa to counter a fatwa really work?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/magazine/8550927.stm
23.
Fighting the tide
Church authority at risk as scandals spread in Europe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/8559514.stm
24.
Starling flock 'falls from sky'
Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/somerset/8560398.stm
25.
Body found in missing mother hunt
Police searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8560536.stm
26.
Man guilty of murdering daughter
A man stabbed to death his 17-year-old daughter with a hunting knife as she sat in the passenger seat of his car.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/mid/8560287.stm
27.
Renewed threat to crystal factory
There is a renewed threat to the Tyrone Crystal factory in Dungannon, County Tyrone, according to staff.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/8561134.stm
28.
Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/africa/8560671.stm
29.
Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'
The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8559127.stm
30.
Biden steps up pressure on Israel
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8559238.stm
31.
'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8559054.stm
32.
Greeks stage fresh general strike
Thousands of Greek workers are to stage a second general strike in a month over austerity measures.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/8561311.stm
33.
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/8559084.stm
34.
Winter insurance claims hit £650m
Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8559965.stm
35.
UK harmony needs 'political will'
Closer co-operation between Holyrood and Westminster will only be achieved if it is backed by political will, a committee of MPs says.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/8560566.stm
36.
Call to halt NHS medical database
Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/8559045.stm
37.
Schools offered gang trouble tips
Schools in England are being issued with new guidance on how to spot signs that children are involved with gangs.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/education/8560806.stm
38.
EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban
EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/8560896.stm
39.
Academy defends Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8559224.stm
40.
Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize
The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/8560469.stm