Defiant Gaddafi refuses to quit

Libya’s Col Muammar Gaddafi condemns anti-government protests and refuses to cede power, in his first major speech since unrest began.

New Zealand earthquake toll rises

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key declares a national state of emergency as the death toll from Tuesday’s earthquake in Christchurch…

Americans killed on hijack yacht

Four Americans hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Oman on Friday have been killed by their captors, US defence officials say.

Anelka inspires win in Copenhagen

Chelsea ease the pressure on boss Carlo Ancelotti with a 2-0 first-leg win over Copenhagen in their last 16 Champions League tie.

Blackpool 3-1 Tottenham

Blackpool weather a second-half onslaught from Tottenham to ease their relegation fears and claim a famous win over last week’s…

Ragged England sneak past Dutch

England survive a major scare in their opening World Cup match as they overcome a spirited Netherlands with only eight balls to spare.

Tax receipts boost state finances

The public accounts were in surplus in January after a strong rise in income tax receipts, according to official figures.

Japan sees surprise trade deficit

Japan posts a trade deficit in January for the first time in 22 months, data from the Ministry of Finance shows.

Osborne’s cuts backed by Geithner

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells the BBC he backs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s austerity and cuts programme.

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