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No knockout in Democrats' TV bout

A television debate between two main Democratic presidential candidates is tense but no-one lands a killer punch.

No 10 dismisses EU treaty 'fuss'

A row over Gordon Brown's late arrival for an EU treaty signing is a "fuss over nothing," says No 10.

Brown belatedly signs EU treaty

Gordon Brown signs the EU reform treaty in Lisbon, hours after the leaders of the other 26 member states.

India-Australia ties on the upswing

The BBC's Nick Bryant on the chequered relationship between India and Australia

Pullman attacks Narnia film plans

Author Philip Pullman attacks plans to turn CS Lewis' "racist" and "misogynistic" stories into a movie series.

Blair education record examined

Labour's education record is under the spotlight as the papers focus on truancy and state school pupils at university

Riot-hit Haitians fear for future

The BBC's Daniel Lak finds people in Haiti want violence to end but are unsure how things can change for the better.

Vettriano fetches record price

A painting by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano sells for a record price of Â£744,800 at auction.

Miller: Master of all trades

Jonathan Miller, who has been knighted, has carved out a career as a satirist, theatre and opera director, medical consultant, sculptor and writer.

Rory Bremner: Finding his own voice

The Unofficial Leader of the Opposition - aka the impressionist, Rory Bremner - has long been a thorn in Labour's side. Newsmaker charts his search for himself.

Time: From last to first

As the last hours end, and the first hours start, it's natural to be thinking about the passing of time. E-cyclopedia peers over the edge into the big questions.

Monica wants a job

Did the President try to get Ms. Lewinsky a job? "I want a job where I feel challenged, engaged, and interested. I don't think the UN is the right place for me."

Gloom hits Hong Kong

The watching faces were grim but clearly determined not to leave, transfixed by some morbid fascination with disaster. Welcome to the Year of the Tiger.